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Quartz (floater) from Switzerland

 
Quartz (floater) from Switzerland

Quartz (floater) from Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 20580
Mineral:Quartz (floater)
Locality:Switzerland
Description:Odd crystal of translucent quartz. The shape looks rhombic (similar to topaz) in section, but is actually a combination of termination faces mixed with prism faces. Hard to figure out, except for the striations on the prism faces. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:5x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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