Ferruginous quartz cluster Stalactitic chalcedony 395nm UV fluoresces a strong

395nm UV fluoresces a strong green

This one has some good rainbow-producing inclusions

well-formed crystals

” The inexpensive specimens most commonly found in the market today likely aren’t from dinosaurs though

Approx weight: 135g

Ferruginous quartz cluster Stalactitic chalcedony 395nm UV fluoresces a strongLocale: Morocco Approx dimensions: 2. 5 x 2 x 1", longest crystal 5. 5 cm Approx weight: 88g 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 almost chocolatey brick red quartz. A change occurred during the