Light Smoky Quartz Specimen with Rutile – WC 005

Measurements:  90 x 76 x 70 mm

Description:  A group of light smoky quartz crystals with orthoclase feldspar and a few rutile needle inclusions. 

The specimen has a few nicks, flaws and contact marks.

Weight of Specimen:  212 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂ (quartz)   
                                         TiO₂ (rutile)
                                          KAlSi₃O₈ (basic feldspar)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (quartz) 7
                                           (rutile) 6.6
                                           (basic feldspar) 6 - 6.5

Location:  Van Rhynsdorp area, Western Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  WC 005

R 250