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Quartz Included By Montmorillonite

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A classic of San Diego pegmatites, these odd pink-colored quartzes are colored by dispersed inclusions of Montmorillonite, and historically were often sliced and diced for sale in pieces to the locals. This is a really large, relatively elegant piece of good quality.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.2 x 5.9 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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