Smoky quartz point with hyalite "The Whale" Peridotite with whiter parts having a

with whiter parts having a stronger reaction

Peridot is the gem-quality version of the mineral olivine

365nm UV fluoresces a strong yellowish-green color

the availability of silica that is the basis for the quartz family

but some light travels through at the base

Smoky quartz point with hyalite "The Whale" Peridotite with whiter parts having aLocale: Erongo Mountain, Namibia Point length: 4. 75" Approx weight: 171g I call this one "the whale"! The point curves and has a smaller point sticking out of it, appearing like a breaching whale. Smoky quartz from the Erongo region is typically a quite dark brown black color, with lower clarity due to natural inclusions, and a flat surface luster caused by etching. It grows sculptural angular points with nice striations. Paired with hyalite, the