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Quartz (Unusual Habit)

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A rare habit from the Gobobos, a "shard" style tabular, thin crystal with bizarre form. Complete all around save contact on bottom. This piece has a smoky tip on top and just a hint of amethyst on the bottom

Product details

SpeciesQuartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 x 4.5 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Erongo Region, Goboboseb Mountains

Known provenance

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

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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
Regional guide
Quartz from Goboboseb Mountains, Namibia
from Goboboseb Mountains, Namibia — glassy color-zoned crystals with amethyst and smoky zones, plus phantoms and fluid inclusions prized by collectors.