Phantom Quartz Crystal Group on Matrix – SNCO 051

Measurements:  44 x 39 x 21 mm

Description:  A group of reddish-orange phantom quartz crystals on a matrix of quartz and other (unknown to us) minerals. 

What initially looks like a flaw in the main crystal, appears to be a secondary layer of clear quartz that has capped it, clearly seen when viewed through a loupe. So there are two layers of clear quartz that have capped the quartz crystal after it had received the reddish hematite coating. It also has a small exposed section of 1st generation quartz. 

The main crystal has a small nick, while some of the small crystals are damaged. 

Weight of Specimen:  20.3 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂                                                       

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  7                                    

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

Specimen Code:  SNCO 051

US $ 25