Large ferruginous quartz cluster Pyrite all examples were translucent and

all examples were translucent and not opaque

This specimen also features a very small faint blue aquamarine beryl with a nice six-sided prism crystal

making it an ideal material for drink coasters—condensation easily absorbs into the rock without damaging it

UV REACTIVITY microcline feldspar can have slight red fluorescence which was present in many of these specimens

gets its name from its snow white coloration

Large ferruginous quartz cluster Pyrite all examples were translucent andLocale: Morocco Approx dimensions: 5. 5 x 4 x 2. 5", longest crystal 6 cm Approx weight: 772g Known as red or ferruginous (iron bearing) quartz, this unusual variety of quartz gets its color from iron oxides, typically hematite. The quartz in this specimen initially grew colorless; broken crystals along the edge reveal the quartz crystals have a clear core bordered by a thin top layer of brick red quartz. A change occurred during the growth process