{"product_id":"chloritquarz-aus-erongo-namibia-klarer-bergkristall-mit-schwarzen-chlorit-einschlussen-natur-kristall-unikat-stufe-sammler-mineral","title":"Chlorite Quartz from Erongo, Namibia | Clear rock crystal with black chlorite inclusions | Natural crystal unique specimen collector's mineral","description":"CHLORITE QUARTZ FROM ERONGO, NAMIBIA – ROCK CRYSTAL WITH DARK INCLUSIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptional chlorite quartz from the famous Erongo region in Namibia impresses with its high transparency, its striking crystal form, and its fascinating black mineral inclusions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticularly impressive are the numerous dark, partially flaky inclusions, which are presumably chlorite. They form a beautiful contrast to the clear rock crystal and give the specimen an extraordinary sense of depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside, interesting natural growth structures, dark mineral areas, and delicate golden-yellow inclusions are revealed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe striking crystal form, pointed at both ends, and the distinct crystal faces make this piece a special collector's crystal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepending on how the light hits it, new details and fascinating reflections can be discovered again and again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eORIGIN \u0026amp; MINERALOGY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Mineral: Quartz \/ Rock Crystal\u003cbr\u003e• Trade name: Chlorite quartz\u003cbr\u003e• Inclusions: Dark mineral areas, presumably chlorite\u003cbr\u003e• Locality: Erongo, Namibia\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: approx. 42 × 26 × 20 mm\u003cbr\u003e• Color: Transparent with black and golden-yellow inclusions\u003cbr\u003e• Crystal system: Trigonal\u003cbr\u003e• Mohs hardness: 7\u003cbr\u003e• Processing: Natural crystal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHAT MAKES CHLORITE QUARTZ SPECIAL?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChlorite quartz is a term for quartz crystals that contain inclusions of minerals from the chlorite group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese can show green, gray, or almost black shades and form interesting structures inside the crystal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes, such inclusions create so-called phantom structures, which make the earlier growth phases of a quartz crystal visible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exact composition of the dark inclusions in this specimen has not been analytically determined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA NATURAL UNIQUE PIECE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive exactly the pictured chlorite quartz from Erongo, Namibia, with the dimensions 42 × 26 × 20 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts extraordinary transparency, striking crystal form, and fascinating dark inclusions make it a special individual piece for mineral collectors and lovers of extraordinary quartz crystals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe hope you enjoy browsing our shop; if you like what you see, we would be very happy if you would follow us here :)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A stone is the condensed history of the universe\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~Art of Nature Berlin~","brand":"Art of Nature Berlin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53380038197515,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2039\/7023\/files\/chloritquarz-aus-erongo-namibia-klarer-bergkristall-mit-schwarzen-chlorit-einschluessen-natur-kristall-unikat-stufe-sammler-mineral-4955904.jpg?v=1790078542","url":"https:\/\/artofnature.berlin\/en\/products\/chloritquarz-aus-erongo-namibia-klarer-bergkristall-mit-schwarzen-chlorit-einschlussen-natur-kristall-unikat-stufe-sammler-mineral","provider":"Art of Nature Berlin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}