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Quartz with Bubble inclusion from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

 
Quartz with Bubble inclusion from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

Quartz with Bubble inclusion from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 20311
Mineral:Quartz with Bubble inclusion
Locality:Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia
Description:Unusual dipyramidal crystal with smoky areas and slight purple zones. There is a large (3 mm) bubble that is clearly visible and moves when the specimen is rocked back and forth. Fluid inclusions are remnant of the pocket fluids during formation. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:4x3.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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