Quartz Crystal - Height: 74 mm - Width: 22 mm- 75.44 g - (1)

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Quartz crystal from the Cabiche Mine, Quípama, Boyacá, Colombia, with halloysite inclusions, weighing 75.44 g and dimensions 74 by 22 by 15 mm.

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Exceptional specimen of quartz with halloysite inclusions, commercially known as 'Cuarzo Mango'. This idiomorphic single crystal stands out for its macro-crystallinity, as its length significantly exceeds 70 mm, an uncommon size for mango quartz. The crystal exhibits superior vitreous transparency and an unusual mirror-like luster on its prismatic faces. Its aesthetics are very good, enhanced by the intense contrast created by apical chromatic zonation, where halloysite concentrates a vibrant yellow tone at the termination. Crystallographically, it is a piece of great interest, as its atypical morphology at the termination deviates from the canonical habit of quartz. It is in pristine condition.

Exceptional specimen of quartz with halloysite inclusions, commercially known as 'Cuarzo Mango'. This idiomorphic single crystal stands out for its macro-crystallinity, as its length significantly exceeds 70 mm, an uncommon size for mango quartz. The crystal exhibits superior vitreous transparency and an unusual mirror-like luster on its prismatic faces. Its aesthetics are very good, enhanced by the intense contrast created by apical chromatic zonation, where halloysite concentrates a vibrant yellow tone at the termination. Crystallographically, it is a piece of great interest, as its atypical morphology at the termination deviates from the canonical habit of quartz. It is in pristine condition.

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Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Quartz
Mineral Form
Crystal
Supplement
SSA
Weight
75.44 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Cabiche Mine, Quípama, Boyacá
Country of Origin
Colombia
Height
74 mm
Width
22 mm
Depth
15 mm
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