Quartz and calcite cluster Sputnik aragonite 170g B 2

170g  B 2

'Pseudo-hexagonal' means the crystals that appear hexagonal are actually formed through crystal twinning

just use caution as sustained higher humidity may cause problems with molts

Erongo smoky grows sculptural angular points with nice striations like this trio of crystals perched atop a base of black tourmaline (schorl) crystals

and carrot and watching them tint with color

Quartz and calcite cluster Sputnik aragonite 170g B 2Locale: Potos Mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico Approx dimensions: 5 x 3 x 1. 5" Approx weight: 420g This quartz and calcite specimen from the Potos Mine is one of my favorites I've seen from this locale. There are two large calcite rhombs and a spherical formation covered in quartz tinted brown yellow with iron. On top are pellet like calcites that look like brown rice. Where better formed, they are small dogtooth calcite points. Quartz points