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Quartz var. Smoky from Hallelujah Junction, Washoe County, Nevada

 
Quartz var. Smoky from Hallelujah Junction, Washoe County, Nevada

Quartz var. Smoky from Hallelujah Junction, Washoe County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 46942
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky
Locality:Hallelujah Junction, Washoe County, Nevada
Description:Large single crystal of transparent smoky quartz with pitted crystal faces the result of surface inclusions of a surrounding mineral that dissolved away. Internally half of the crystal is flawless and could produce a 24 mm faceted gemstone.
Overall Size:9.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:85 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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