Quartz with Hematite – NBB 103

Small plate of quartz crystals partly coated by iron oxide

Measurements:  58 x 43 x 20 mm

Description:  A small plate of quartz crystals, partly coated by iron oxide. 

The bottom of the specimen has bits of hematite on it. 

The largest crystal has broken off, while some of the other crystals have nicks.

Weight of Specimen:  34.6 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO2  (quartz)
                                         α -Fe2O(hematite)  

Hardness on Mohs Scale:   (quartz)  
                                            (hematite)  5 - 6

Location:  Brandberg, Namibia.

Specimen Code:  NBB 103

US $ 18








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Quartz crystal, beautiful deep amethyst colour and gas inclusions

Quartz crystal, beautiful deep amethyst colour and gas inclusions