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Quartz with Calcite and Chlorite from O'kiep Copper District, Namaqualand, South Africa

 
Quartz with Calcite and Chlorite from O'kiep Copper District, Namaqualand, South Africa

Quartz with Calcite and Chlorite from O'kiep Copper District, Namaqualand, South Africa

Quartz with Calcite and Chlorite from O'kiep Copper District, Namaqualand, South Africa

Quartz with Calcite and Chlorite from O'kiep Copper District, Namaqualand, South Africa

Quartz with Calcite and Chlorite from O'kiep Copper District, Namaqualand, South Africa

Quartz with Calcite and Chlorite from O'kiep Copper District, Namaqualand, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 52359
Mineral:Quartz with Calcite and Chlorite
Locality:O'kiep Copper District, Namaqualand, South Africa
Description:Elongated formation of parallel crystals of lustrous translucent-to-transparent smoky quartz with select faces coated green chlorite microcrystals. Several areas are coated with translucent yellow calcite crystals to 5 mm. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #504b; originally acquired in 1976 from Newmont chief geologist at the mine
Overall Size:20x8x4 cm
Crystals:1-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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