Grape-like 'Manakarra' quartz from Sulawesi, Indonesia


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. 

Manakarra

A specimen of Manakarra amethyst.

Manakarra sphere
A polished slab through a single sphere of Manakarra amethyst.