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Quartz (Japan Law-twinned) from Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno District, Ancash Department, Peru

 
Quartz (Japan Law-twinned) from Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno District, Ancash Department, Peru

Quartz (Japan Law-twinned) from Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno District, Ancash Department, Peru

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Quartz (Japan Law-twinned) from Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno District, Ancash Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 24676
Mineral:Quartz (Japan Law-twinned)
Locality:Huallapon Mine, Pasto Bueno District, Ancash Department, Peru
Description:Transparent quartz Japan-law twinned crystals perched on a cluster of smaller quartz crystals. The twinned crystals are easily visible and have scattered hematite inclusions. Minor edge nicks visible under magnification.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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