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Quartz from Cabiche, Boyacá Department, Colombia

Dimensions: 8.5 x 7 x 6.5cm Location: Cabiche, Quipama, Boyaca Dist., Colombia Group of very aesthetic Quartz, the yellow color of the endings is due to the inclusions of Halloysite, a typical and unique formation of this deposit. If isolated crystals and small groups are quite common, the beautiful pieces forming pretty bouquets are much rarer and very sought after Dimensions without the acrylic base, which is supplied with the mineralogical specimen. The mineral is not stuck to the base (soft putty).

Product details

SpeciesQuartzHalloysite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 7.0 x 6.5 cm
Added on05/08/2026
LocalityColombia, Boyacá Department, Cabiche
Current owner
BG
Barras Gautier Minéraux
Member since 2026

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Quartz
Mineral guide
Learn about Quartz
a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
Quartz var Halloysite
Regional guide
Quartz var Halloysite from Cabiche
Cabiche, a key locality for quartz var. halloysite quartz, prized for distinctive crystal habit, rare associations, and notable museum-grade finds.
Locality guide
Cabiche
A collector's guide to Cabiche, Colombia: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 45 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.