Amethyst Quartz Crystal on Matrix - NBB 168

Light amethyst quartz crystal on matrix





Measurements:  50 x 50 x 43 mm

Description:  A light amethyst quartz crystal sits on a piece of basalt, partly covered with very small calcite crystals. 

The amethyst crystal (32 x 17 x 17 mm) has a nick of 7 mm long on one of the termination facets (visible image top right) and a flaw. The matrix has been trimmed on two sides, for better specimen display.

Weight of Specimen:  86.2 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO2 (quartz)
                                        CaCO3 (calcite)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  7  (quartz)
                                           3  (calcite) 

Location:  Brandberg, Namibia.

Specimen Code:  NBB 168

US $ 35

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