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Babel-Quartz

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Upper Montclair, Essex Co., New Jersey, USA
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A variety of Quartz

A variety of quartz named for the fancied resemblance of the crystals to the successive tiers of the Tower of Babel. The morphology is caused by growth inhibition by other minerals (later dissolved).

Originally described from Bere Alston, Tavistock District, Devon, England, UK.

Classification of Babel-Quartz

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Other Names for Babel-Quartz

Synonyms:
Babylonian QuartzBabylon Quartz
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    • New Jersey
      • Essex Co.
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