AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Germany > Talc pseudomorphs after Quartz |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 64378 |
Mineral: | Talc pseudomorphs after Quartz |
Locality: | Göpfersgrün, Fichtelgebirge, Franken, Bayern, Germany |
Description: | Classic specimen of pale-brown talc pseudomorphs after prismatic quartz crystals to 6 mm with lustrous surfaces. The quartz crystallized first, then altered to talc, but maintaining the original shape of the quartz crystals. Ex. Mort Metersky collection |
Overall Size: | 22x14x9 mm |
Crystals: | 3-6 mm pseudos |
Archived: | For reference only |
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