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Quartz var. Citrine from Lwena, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Quartz var. Citrine from Lwena, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Quartz var. Citrine from Lwena, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Quartz var. Citrine from Lwena, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 65253
Mineral:Quartz var. Citrine
Locality:Lwena, Katanga Copperbelt, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Lustrous transparent yellow-brown citrine quartz crystals in a fan-shaped aggregate of radiating crystals. Genuine citrine quartz like this specimen is uncommon, most citrine sold today started at amethyst and was heated to alter the color to citrine. Ex. D. Miller collection #M2153
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:15-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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