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Hematite inclusions in Amethyst Quartz from Brandberg Mountains, 160 km west of Omaruru, Namibia

 
Hematite inclusions in Amethyst Quartz from Brandberg Mountains, 160 km west of Omaruru, Namibia

Hematite inclusions in Amethyst Quartz from Brandberg Mountains, 160 km west of Omaruru, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 24378
Mineral:Hematite inclusions in Amethyst Quartz
Locality:Brandberg Mountains, 160 km west of Omaruru, Namibia
Description:Transparent quartz crystal with red hematite inclusions (incorrectly identified as lepidocrocite). The inclusions are oriented perpendicular to the termination faces indicating they grew as the quartz grew.
Overall Size:45x24x15 mm
Crystals:45 mm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Africa > Quartz Specimens
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