Pikes Peak
The Pikes Peak batholith in Colorado is the classic American locality for amazonite–smoky quartz associations.
About Pikes Peakextended article
What it is known for
Pikes Peak granite pockets yield blue-green amazonite (microcline) with smoky quartz, often with topaz and fluorite, in striking colour-contrasting groups.
What collectors look for
Amazonite-and-smoky-quartz clusters with strong colour and sharp crystals are the signature pieces.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pikes Peak?
Pikes Peak is a mineral locality in Colorado, USA.
What minerals are found at Pikes Peak?
Minerals from Pikes Peak include Amazonite, Smoky Quartz, Topaz, Phenakite.
What is Pikes Peak known for?
The Pikes Peak batholith in Colorado is the classic American locality for amazonite–smoky quartz associations.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.