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Quartz var. Smoky from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

 
Quartz var. Smoky from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

Quartz var. Smoky from Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 43383
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky
Locality:Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina
Description:Flawless single crystal of smoky quartz with quartz microcrystals scattered over the crystal faces. The crystal is internally perfect and has tapered crystal form, typical of this famous locality. The rear edge of the termination has a conchoidal chip.
Overall Size:65x23x12 mm
Crystals:65 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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