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Quartz (Japan Law Twin) from Ambatondrazaka, Toamasina Province, Madagascar

 
Quartz (Japan Law Twin) from Ambatondrazaka, Toamasina Province, Madagascar

Quartz (Japan Law Twin) from Ambatondrazaka, Toamasina Province, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 82002
Mineral:Quartz (Japan Law Twin)
Locality:Ambatondrazaka, Toamasina Province, Madagascar
Description:V-shaped formation of lustrous tabular translucent milky quartz crystals that are twinned following the Japan Law of Quartz Twinning. The quartz crystals have pitting on the surfaces where they intersected another mineral that later dissolved away. Ex. Miller collection T1520
Overall Size:30x27x12 mm
Crystals:28-29 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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