Sometimes referred to as Hallelujah Junction, this quartz crystal locality is approximately an hour north of Reno, Nevada. It is mostly in Nevada, but good things come out of the California side as well. Noted for the production of fine quality amethyst and smoky quartz scepters. Elevation approx. 5874' AMSL.
References:
NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada.
Schlegel, J. (1999) Report to the Mineralogical Society of Southern California: Field Collected Quartz, v. Amethyst measuring 15x10cm; Crystal Tips #1, Hallelujah Mine, Petersen Mountain, Washoe County, Nevada; May 31st.
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Map Reference: 39°52'49"N , 119°59'53"W
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