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Quartz, Papagoite
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Quartz crystals to 5 cm with papagoite inclusions, from the Messina mine, Musina, Limpopo Province, South Africa (CM27872). Acquired from the Houston Museum of Natural Science in 2001; Debra L. Wilson photo.
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SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalitySouth Africa, Limpopo, Messina Mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 69
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Houston Museum of Natural Science | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
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