Smoky Quartz Crystal - VAR 021

Measurements:  76 x 32 x 26 mm

Description:  A quartz crystal with a deep, rich smoky colour. The crystal has pieces of feldspar attached to it, with bits of aegerine. 

Some of the facets have interesting growth marks.

The crystal has a nick to its termination and to one of the main facets (image bottom left).

Weight of Specimen:  121.5 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂  (quartz)  
                                      NaFe³⁺(Si₂O₆)  (aegerine)  

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (quartz)  7
                                         (aegerine)  6

Location:  Zomba Mountains, Malawi, Africa.

Specimen Code:  VAR 021

US $ 85