3.2" Natural, Red Quartz Crystal - Morocco

Natural, Red Quartz Crystal - Morocco #173914

This is a large, 3.2" long, natural red quartz crystal from Tinejdad, Morocco. The red coloration is due to iron oxidation across the exterior of the crystals, as well as inclusions through the crystals.

It comes with an acrylic display stand.

Morocco is one of the few sources of natural red quartz (also known ferruginous quartz) crystals. The red coloration of these quartz specimens is a result of iron oxidation (hematite) on and/or within the crystals. Some specimens can show banding-like patterns within their crystals when viewed in cross section, indicating that the iron content varied during formation. This can result in wonderful red quartz specimens that have clear quartz coatings and deep red phantoms within.

View All Mineral Specimens

SPECIES

Quartz var. Ferruginous Quartz

LOCATION

Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Morocco

SIZE

3.2" long

3.2" Natural, Red Quartz Crystal - Morocco

RELATED ITEMS