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Prehnite on Quartz

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Prehnite is not normally the first mineral you think of when you say "Brandberg" and "world class" in the same sentence. But there IS more than quartz here, and the rare specimen like this proves it. This piece has large, lustrous, translucent prehnite crystals in golbular clusters to over an inch, perched beautifully and 3-dimensionally on matrix of quartz. It is exceptional for the locality AND the species; and happens to be a pretty piece as well. Comes with custom base.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Prehnite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.9 x 7.3 x 6.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Erongo Region, Brandberg Area

Known provenance

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

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Quartz from Brandberg Area, Namibia
Brandberg quartz from Namibia features glassy luster, transparent trigonal crystals, and dramatic color zoning; prized for locality and collector appeal.
    Prehnite on Quartz - Brandberg Area, Erongo Region, Namibia