Red Hematite Quartz - Morocco Length: 28 in

Length: 28 in

The pink in this mineral is caused by microscopic inclusions of dumortierite

This is an amazing specimen of fibrous malachite

At first glance

Red Hematite Quartz - Morocco Length: 28 inSize: 2. 7 x 1. 9 in Weight: 2. 4 oz Quartz is the second most abundant mineral on Earth accounting for around 12 % of the Earth's crust. Its name is derived from the German word "quarz" meaning hard. Quartz can form in trigonal or hexagonal crystal systems depending on the temperature during formation. Crystallized quartz ideally forms a six sided crystal terminating with six sided pyramids. The majority of quartz forms from molten magma. The largest