AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Indonesia > Quartz var. Chalcedony stalactitic formations |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 80179 |
Mineral: | Quartz var. Chalcedony stalactitic formations |
Locality: | Solo River, Central Java, Indonesia |
Description: | Finger-shaped translucent gray chalcedony stalactitic formations that probably formed over rhizoliths. The chalcedony stalactites have tapered hollow core. This find was erroneously labeled as Bamboo Quartz or Bamboo Agate, a name now discredited. Ex. Jack Troy (1930-2016) collection #S73, originally acquired ca. 1989 |
Overall Size: | 9x6x5 cm |
Crystals: | 10-35 mm pseudos |
Archived: | For reference only |
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