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Quartz & Hematite

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Quartz & Hematite

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Description
Locality: 
Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.6 × 3.6 × 3.1 cm
Weight: 
53.00gr
Description

Red quartz with hematite inclusions from Morocco is a beautiful and unique mineral specimen. The quartz crystal itself is a deep red color, which is likely due to the presence of iron in the crystal lattice. The most striking feature of this specimen is the hematite inclusions, which give it a speckled appearance. Hematite is an iron oxide mineral that is commonly found as an inclusion in quartz crystals. The combination of the red quartz and hematite inclusions creates a stunning contrast and makes this specimen a popular choice among mineral collectors. The specimen likely formed in a hydrothermal vein or pegmatite deposit in Morocco.

(37065)

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White

Hematite

Formula: 
Fe2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0

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