Hematite Phantom Quartz Cluster TD042 egg giving some striking color contrast

giving some striking color contrast to this specimen

represents a unique geological occurrence where two minerals

Ex: Jack Newcomb Collection

as well as in the production of hydrofluoric acid and aluminum

exceptional clarity

Hematite Phantom Quartz Cluster TD042 egg giving some striking color contrastHematite Phantom Quartz Cluster Approx. Dimensions: 2. 5x2x1 inches Approx. Weight: 53. 4 grams Locality: Karur, Tamil Nadu, India Hematite phantom quartz from Karur, India features clear to translucent quartz crystals containing distinct reddish to rust colored phantom zones caused by hematite inclusions. These phantoms mark earlier stages of crystal growth, later overgrown by additional quartz, creating layered internal landscapes that are visible