Specimen #1828

Name: Quartz variety Eisenkiesel (Hematite inclusions)

Type: Mineral

Locality: Oranje River, South Africa

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 7.4 x 4.7 x 3.9 cm

Weight: 132

Acquired: 2009-12-20

Source: Wendels Mineral Classics Auction

Label: N

Comment: Hematite inclusions are the coloring agents that turn quartz opaque red. This specimen has red, brillianlt lustrous quartz crystals perched on matrix. The crystals are sharp, and undamaged as fas as I can see, A really good specimen! Eisenkiesel is a quartz variety that is turned opaque red with hematite inclusions.

Minerals: Eisen Hematite Quartz (SiO₂)

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Quartz variety Eisenkiesel (Hematite inclusions), Oranje River, South Africa - 7.4 x 4.7 x 3.9 cm

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Quartz variety Eisenkiesel (Hematite inclusions), Oranje River, South Africa