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Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)
The Urals of Russia are known for fine quartz, some of it so transparent and fine that not only does it form great specimens, but also provides material for glass-clear carvings. What makes the crystals on this specimen interesting, however, is not clarity, but a coating of micro-quartz or calcite that has been deposited only on selective faces, giving the crystals an unusual banded appearance. I have not seen a Russian quartz specimen of this style before.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.6 x 7.2 x 5.8 cm
Locality
Added on10/23/2024
Known provenance
Date08/2024
CollectorUnknown Owner
Acquisition priceNot disclosed
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