Smoky Quartz on Orthoclase, Calcite - Wulian, Rizhao, Shandong, China - Height: 10.7 cm - Width: 10.4 cm- 542 g

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Smoky quartz on orthoclase with calcite, from Wulian, Rizhao, Shandong, China.

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Description from the seller

Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1227701699/a3fdff7307

Here is an amazing specimen combining dark smoky quartz, also called morion quartz, orthoclase and honey calcite crystals. The left side of the specimen shows a delicate coating of micro crystals of epidote. It comes from an old find in the Wulian pegmatites.

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1227701699/a3fdff7307

Here is an amazing specimen combining dark smoky quartz, also called morion quartz, orthoclase and honey calcite crystals. The left side of the specimen shows a delicate coating of micro crystals of epidote. It comes from an old find in the Wulian pegmatites.

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Smoky Quartz on Orthoclase, Calcite
Mineral form
- Wulian, Rizhao, Shandong, China
Weight
542 g
Origin (region/city)
Wulian, Rizhao, Shandong
Country of origin
China
Height
10.7 cm
Width
10.4 cm
Depth
5.1 cm
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Objects sold
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