AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Colorado > Quartz (optical-grade) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 80372 |
Mineral: | Quartz (optical-grade) |
Locality: | Telluride District, San Miguel County, Colorado |
Description: | Lustrous transparent colorless quartz crystal with no matrix. The quartz crystal is flawless, optical-grade in the upper half, commonly labeled as Muzo-habit. The quartz crystal has tapered striated prism faces. Two corners are chipped. Ex. Miller #M533; originally acquired ca. 1989 from Topaz Gem & Mineral, Boulder, Colorado |
Overall Size: | 6.5x2x1.5 cm |
Crystals: | 65 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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