Quartz

DI 2-24, March 2003

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Location:

Zederhaus, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria

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Description:

This single crystal was originally grown from a larger group of crystals. The crystal loosened a long time ago and continued to grow as a double-termed crystal. It show three chlorite-green colored surfaces that are partially covered with a second generation of quartz crystals and chlorite. The other three surfaces reveal a snowy layer and partially covered with a second generation of quartz crystals. This layer reaches to the edges of the prisms ending there as if cut off. The top is highly lustrous and green colored by chlorite.

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Size: 14.2 x 5 x 4 cm

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