Phantom Quartz Cluster – BARG 013

Measurements:  93 x 62 x 51 mm

Description:  An unusual cluster of phantom quartz crystals, with the first generation crystals covered with a 'snake skin' of small quartz crystals that has a touch of light pink colouring, which in turn received clear, larger crystals and finally a thin coating of yellowish iron oxide.

Some terminations have small nicks, while a few smaller crystals are broken. The specimen displays very well.

Weight of Specimen:  ± 280 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂                                

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  7                                     

Location:  Orange River Area, Northern Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  BARG 013

US $ 40