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Quartz, Hematite, Goethite

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A unique and unusually shaped doubly terminated quartz crystal from recent finds at the Orange River of South Africa. This glassy, highly lustrous, flattened, euhedral crystal is preferentially and dramatically included with rust-red hematite. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Goethite, Hematite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.7 x 4.3 x 2.1 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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Quartz
Mineral guide
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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 Orange River, Southern Africa
Orange River quartz - hematite-bearing quartz with red phantoms, brick-red cores, and clear overgrowths; a district-wide classic with amethyst variants.