Smoky Quartz, Aegirine and Feldspar - VAR 049

Measurements:  35 x 32 x 30 mm

Description:  A smoky quartz crystal, with aegirine crystals inside and partly inside, sits on feldspar with aegirine and small quartz crystals. 

The smoky quartz crystal is flawed, while some of the smaller crystals are damaged.

Weight of Specimen:  25.2 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂  (quartz)
                                        NaFe3+(Si2O6)  (aegirine)
                                        KAlSi₃O₈  (feldspar) 

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (quartz)  7  
                                          (aegirine)  6  
                                           (feldspar)  6 - 6.5

Location:  Zomba, Malawi, Africa.

Specimen Code:  VAR 049

US $ 12