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Quartz var. Chrysoprase from Niquelandia, Goias, Brazil

 
Quartz var. Chrysoprase from Niquelandia, Goias, Brazil

Quartz var. Chrysoprase from Niquelandia, Goias, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 56704
Mineral:Quartz var. Chrysoprase
Locality:Niquelandia, Goias, Brazil
Description:Thick vein formation of translucent green chrysoprase, the nickel-rich gem variety of quartz. The chrysoprase is solid and dense, making it suitable for carving or other lapidary applications. Collected ca. 1980
Overall Size:7x4x1.5 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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