Quartz Crystal Group with Iron Oxide Coating – SNCO 102

Measurements:  67 x 33 x 22 mm

Description:  A group of quartz crystals coated with iron oxide. A few of the crystals reveal partially exposed phantoms (image upper right). 

A number of crystals have nicks, and there is some damage to some of the edges of the specimen.

Weight of Specimen:  60.9 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂     

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  7

Location:  Orange River area, Northern Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  SNCO 102

US $ 30