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Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Ambatofinandrahana, Amoron'i Mania, Madagascar
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4 × 1.6 × 1.5 cm
Description

Transparent crystal of quartz with the external layers holding a layer of orange colour just under the surface, but it is not a coating. This type is called “papaya quartz” in Madagascar, similar to “tangerine quartz” from Brazil. Interestingly it is a floater piece, crystallized all around. In good condition just the main termination presents Dauphiné habit, with one rhombohedral face specially developed. The general condition is good, with just minor chippings.

Acquired in 2010. Ex Jan Sibtsen #2020.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Quartz

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

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