Hematoid Quartz - Quartz with red Hematite
(also known as Ferruginous Quartz and Orange River Quartz)
 
Origin: South Africa, Northern Cape Province, Orange River Region
 
A very interesting and unusual variety of Quartz that has been naturally coloured red or brown by the inclusion of Hematite during its formation.
 
Selected specimens of this unusual red coloured Quartz. The photos were taken in bright sunlight to bring out their best colours.