Phantom Quartz Crystals on Matrix – NC 005

Measurements:  54 x 48 x 40 mm

Description:  Phantom quartz crystals sit on a quartz and feldspar matrix. 

A few terminations have nicks, and there is damage to the edges of the specimen.

Weight of Specimen:  117.8 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂ (quartz)
                                         KAlSi₃O₈ (feldspar)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (quartz) 7 
                                            (feldspar) 6 - 6.5

Location:  Orange River area, Northern Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  NC 005

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