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Quartz dissolved by hot spring water from Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas

 
Quartz dissolved by hot spring water from Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 20317
Mineral:Quartz dissolved by hot spring water
Locality:Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas
Description:Unusual formation of quartz crystals that have been partially dissolved by the hot water in the springs leaving a rounded, egg-shaped formation with partial quartz crystals on the side. I have never seen a similar specimen. Acquired circa 1950. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:6x4.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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