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Quartz var. Smoky from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

 
Quartz var. Smoky from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Quartz var. Smoky from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

DESCRIPTION:No. 19547
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky
Locality:Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Description:Large, nearly flawless, gem-grade smoky quartz crystal that could cut a 30 mm stone and excellent medium smoky color. The exterior shows alluvial rounding. The termination has many parallel faces. Obtained from missionaries to Nigeria.
Overall Size:10x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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