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Quartz with red Hematite inclusions from Messina Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa

 
Quartz with red Hematite inclusions from Messina Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Quartz with red Hematite inclusions from Messina Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 37772
Mineral:Quartz with red Hematite inclusions
Locality:Messina Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Description:Two large gray quartz crystals with a thin outer layer of red inclusions of spherical hematite microcrystals. Both crystals are doubly-terminated. The tip of the left crystal is chipped. Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:12x8x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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