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Hematite inclusions in Quartz from Brandberg Mountains, 160 km west of Omaruru, Namibia

 
Hematite inclusions in Quartz from Brandberg Mountains, 160 km west of Omaruru, Namibia

Hematite inclusions in Quartz from Brandberg Mountains, 160 km west of Omaruru, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23362
Mineral:Hematite inclusions in Quartz
Locality:Brandberg Mountains, 160 km west of Omaruru, Namibia
Description:Transparent quartz crystal with red hematite inclusions (incorrectly identified as lepidocrocite). The inclusions are oriented perpendicular to the termination faces indicating they grew as the quartz grew.
Overall Size:36x12x8 mm
Crystals:36 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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