Quartz Cluster with Hematite Phantoms

Quartz Cluster with Hematite Phantoms

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Locality
Riemvasmaak, Kakamas Dist. Northern Cape Prov., South Africa
Minerals
Hematite, Quartz
Dimensions
7 x 6.5 x 6
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
QUARTZ60

These are super-bright quartz crystals, each with a bright red phantom. It was found in the area now famous for green fluorites. This was part of a small pocket, and is quite unusual for the locality. It weighs 473 grams. The quartz crystals average 1 cm, but are as long as 2.2 cms. no visible damage to the quartz. It displays nicely as well.