Phantom Quartz Crystal with Feldspar Crystals and Rutile – WC 035

Measurements:  95 x 50 x 47 mm

Description:  A phantom quartz crystal with feldspar crystals on it and rutile needle inclusions. The main termination facet has several minute quartz crystals on its surface, and a small one partially embedded in it. 

The termination point has no notable damage, while the rest of the crystal has a few flaws, typical of specimens from this area.

Weight of Specimen:  184 g

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

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

Location:  Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  WC 035

R 400