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Quartz & Hematite

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MGR189823

Quartz & Hematite

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Description
Locality: 
Uri, Switzerland
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.8 × 4.4 × 2.8 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.90cm
Description

The matrix is typically for the region, very light with tiny adularia and quartz (29mm tall) . Several isolated, highly lustrous iron roses are scattered - they are jet black and consist of sharp thin blades. The contrast is really amazing! As special addition there is this water clear, lustrous, sharp smoky quartz. On one of the photos it seems like a damage to smoky, but it is undamaged - that´s only an additional termination face. In fact the specimen doesn´t show any significant damage. The aesthetic is simply outstanding and the combination with smoky quartz makes it more rare and special.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White

Hematite

Formula: 
Fe2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0