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Quartz var. Smoky with Microcline from Castro Laboreiro, Portugal

 
Quartz var. Smoky with Microcline from Castro Laboreiro, Portugal

Quartz var. Smoky with Microcline from Castro Laboreiro, Portugal

DESCRIPTION:No. 22603
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky with Microcline
Locality:Castro Laboreiro, Portugal
Description:Large crystal of smoky quartz 4 cm across with reddish crystals of microcline up to 25 mm. The smoky quartz crystal is clean and fully crystallized on all surfaces. The termination has a 1 mm chip. In spite of the damage this is a real classic. Ex. Joseph D'Agostino collection 2BV
Overall Size:6.5x5x5 cm
Crystals:5-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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