Quartz Crystals with Hematite, on Matrix – SNCO 118

Measurements:  49 x 28 x 26 mm

Description:  A group of quartz crystals with reddish-brown hematite trapped between two layers of quartz growth, with some showing phantoms. They sit on a quartz matrix. 

The termination points have only minute nicks, while there is some damage to the edges of the specimen. 

Weight of Specimen:  33.2 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂  

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  7

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

Specimen Code:  SNCO 118

US $ 18