Namaqua Quartz - Black Hematite Phantom cluster
(Quartz crystals and clusters with various inclusions and phantoms)
Origin: Africa, South Africa, Northern Cape Province, Namaqualand, Lower Orange River, Goodhouse-Vioolsdrift Area
Very interesting and unusual Quartz specimens with either black or red Hematite and Amethyst phantoms, speckled Hematite inclusions, Milky, Amethyst, Clear and Citrine-like crystals or in combinations of these. Namaqua Quartz is found much lower downstream from Pella region on the Orange River where the Orange River Quartz is found.
The photos were taken in bright sunlight to bring out their best colours.
Namaqua Quartz - Black Hematite Phantom cluster - South Africa
Namaqua Quartz - Black Hematite Phantom cluster
Origin: Africa, South Africa, Northern Cape Province, Namaqualand, Lower Orange River, Goodhouse-Vioolsdrift Area
Size: 62 mm x 57 mm, 150 grams