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Quartz var. Citrine from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

 
Quartz var. Citrine from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 21602
Mineral:Quartz var. Citrine
Locality:Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia
Description:Single crystal of orange citrine quartz without matrix. This crystal appears to have been recovered from an alluvial deposit because of the rounded edges. Bottom is sawn flat to stand upright. Natural citrine is rare (most on the market are fakes).
Overall Size:38x17x12 mm
Crystals:38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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