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Quartz var. Smoky from Catawba County, North Carolina

 
Quartz var. Smoky from Catawba County, North Carolina

Quartz var. Smoky from Catawba County, North Carolina

Quartz var. Smoky from Catawba County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 37320
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky
Locality:Catawba County, North Carolina
Description:Cluster of transparent smoky quartz crystals in parallel orientation. The quartz crystals have unusual, complex crystallization patterns on the faces that give the crystals a wet look. The patterns look amazing under magnification. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:47x28x20 mm
Crystals:10-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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