Smoky Quartz Crystal – WC 015

Measurements:  93 x 52 x 45 mm

Description:  A light smoky quartz crystal with a light greyish phantom and pressure marks, filled with bits of feldspar on one of its sides. 

The termination tip has no notable damage, while there is a contact mark along the lower part of one of the termination ridges. The rest of the crystal has a few nicks.

Weight of Specimen:  267.1 g

Chemical Composition:  SiO₂  (quartz)                                          
                                        KAlSi₃O₈ (feldspar)  

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

Location:  Vredendal Lime Quarry, Western Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  WC 015

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