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Quartz var. Smoky from Akchatau, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

 
Quartz var. Smoky from Akchatau, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan

DESCRIPTION:No. 11484
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky
Locality:Akchatau, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan
Description:Aesthetic cluster of intersecting dark smoky quartz crystals to 7 cm long. The crystals are partially translucent. Purple surface coating on back (lepidolite?) give the crystals amethystine appearance when backlit.
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:1-7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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