Light Smoky Quartz Crystal Group - VAR 086

Measurements:  51 x 31 x 30 mm 

Description:  A group of light smoky quartz crystals with bits of aegirine and a few minute crystals (possibly zircon). 

The longest quartz crystal (43 mm) with interesting termination, has no notable damage. The rest of the specimen has a few nicks.

Weight of Specimen:  30.2 g 

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂  (quartz)                                       
                                        NaFe³⁺(Si₂O₆) (aegirine)
                                       Zr(SiO₄)  (zircon)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:   (quartz)  7   
                                           (aegirine)  6  
                                           (zircon)  7.5
     
Location:  Zomba Mountains, Malawi, Africa.

Specimen Code:  VAR 086

US $ 15

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