Crystal Tips No. 2 pit, Petersen Mountain, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA

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. Operated by Foster Hallman.

Ref.:
Rocks and Minerals (2007): 82: 415-418.

Mineral List:

	'Chlorite Group'

	Muscovite

	Pyrite

	Quartz var: Amethyst

	var: Ametrine

	var: Citrine

	Quartz var: Smoky Quartz

7 entries listed. 2 valid minerals.

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