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Quartz with Limonite coating from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Quartz with Limonite coating from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Quartz with Limonite coating from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 33895
Mineral:Quartz with Limonite coating
Locality:Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Transparent colorless quartz crystals with orange coating of limonite. Interestingly the coating is only on the crystal prism faces, not on the termination. These specimens are sometimes marketed as Tangerine Quartz. Minor damage to some tips. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #295
Overall Size:7.5x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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