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Quartz (With Bent Growth)

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The amazing and sharp feature of this cluster of lustrous and translucent, hematite included, orange colored quartz, is the large crystal, 7.0 cm in length, that exhibits s distinct "bend." Some mineral species are famous for bent crystals, for example stibnite and elbaite. However, this may be the very first "bent" quartz crystal I have seen from this locale at least.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.1 x 4.3 x 3.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Karas Region, Orange River

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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