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Quartz var. Smoky (irradiated) from Coleman Mine, Garland County, Arkansas

 
Quartz var. Smoky (irradiated) from Coleman Mine, Garland County, Arkansas

DESCRIPTION:No. 25137
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky (irradiated)
Locality:Coleman Mine, Garland County, Arkansas
Description:Flawless crystal of smoky quartz with natural crystal surfaces on all sides. The rear of the termination is flawed. The specimen started as colorless quartz and the natural color shift to smoky quartz was accelerated by irradiating it.
Overall Size:8x2x2 cm
Crystals:8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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