Smoky Quartz and Aegirine - VAR 080

Measurements:  51 x 35 x 17 mm

Description:  A group of smoky quartz and aegerine crystals with bits of feldspar. Some of the quartz crystals have aegirine inclusions. 

Some of the quartz crystal terminations have small nicks, while the rest of the specimen also has a few small nicks and pressure marks. 

Weight of Specimen:  15.7 g 

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

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (aegirine)  6 
                                          (quartz)  7
                                          (feldspar)  6 - 6.5
                                                                                         
Location:  Zomba Mountains, Malawi, Africa.

Specimen Code:  VAR 080

US $ 35