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Quartz var. Ferruginous Quartz (Eisenkiesel) from Sundwig, Bohemia, Czech Republic

DESCRIPTION:	No. 75849
Mineral:	Quartz var. Ferruginous Quartz (Eisenkiesel)
Locality:	Sundwig, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Description:	Lustrous translucent yellow-brown ferruginous quartz (quartz with iron-oxide impurities) included. These quartz crystals are also known as Eisenkiesel which translates to Iron Pebbles. This old locality is in Bohemia straddling Germany-Czech Republic. Ex. Frank W. Hess (1871-1955) collection #81 (noted author, USGS geologist, rare mineral curator at Smithsonian); ex. Ron Bentley (1948-1995)
Overall Size:	5.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:	4-8 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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