Brendan M. Laurs
Gem-A
Encinitas, CA 92024 USA
George R. Rossman
Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences
California Institute of Technoloty, Pasadena, CA 91125
Abstract
A
new quartz gem was discovered near Mamuju, Sulewesi Island, Indonesia.
The material has commonly been sold as 'grape' chalcedony.

A specimen of Manakarra amethyst.

A polished slab through a single sphere of Manakarra amethyst.