AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Quartz var. Rose Quartz Crystals on Smoky Quartz |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 48255 |
Mineral: | Quartz var. Rose Quartz Crystals on Smoky Quartz |
Locality: | Lavra da Ilha, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha River, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Description: | Translucent pink rose quartz crystals fully crystallized in twisted layers over a core of partial smoky quartz crystals. The rose quartz crystals have dull luster and appear darker than usual because of high translucency and the underlying smoky quartz. Ex. Lawrence H. Conklin (1933-2016) |
Overall Size: | 6x5x5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-6 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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