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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. 23798
Mineral:Hematite inclusions in Amethyst Quartz
Locality:Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia
Description:Two transparent, pale purple quartz crystals with translucent red hematite inclusions (incorrectly identified as lepidocrocite). One of the largest crystals I have of this classic formation. The large crystal is doubly-terminated.
Overall Size:10x4x3 cm
Crystals:4-10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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