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Riebeckite, Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)


Riebeckite : [ ][Na2][Fe2+3Fe3+2][(OH)2|Si8O22], Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz) : SiO2

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Locality: Mt Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
An extremely gemmy Smoky Quartz crystal with a very aesthetic spray of the mineral Riebeckite included within. The Riebeckite that is included in this crystal is hair-like, very distinct and quite easily seen, unlike most riebeckite included Quartz crystals which typically have a jumble of Riebeckite crystals in them.
specimen size = 7 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm.

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