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Quartz With Hematite

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The beauty of this quartz plate lies in two areas. Several crystals are not only doubly-terminated, but appear to have grown as "bow ties" with a main crystal being wreathed by smaller crystals displaying parallel growth. Then there is the exquisite light rose color emparted by hematite inclusions, along with the glassy and translucent highlights of the crystals. The largest "bow tie" is 6.0 cm in length. Aesthetic as it can be!

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Hematite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions18.6 x 12.2 x 5.8 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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