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Hematite inclusions in Amethyst Quartz from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

 
Hematite inclusions in Amethyst Quartz from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

Hematite inclusions in Amethyst Quartz from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23797
Mineral:Hematite inclusions in Amethyst Quartz
Locality:Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia
Description:Transparent, pale purple quartz crystal with red hematite inclusions (incorrectly identified as lepidocrocite). One of the largest crystals I have ever had of this classic formation - very showy. Looks fantastic under magnification.
Overall Size:9x3x2 cm
Crystals:9 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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