Mineral Type - Quartz - Cactus / Spirit Quartz
A variety of Quartz
Quartz crystals encrusted by a second generation of smaller crystals grown on the prism faces. The small second generation crystals point away from the prism and their orientation is not related to the crystallographic orientation of the central crystal. Often the tips of the first generation crystals remain free.Also called spirit quartz or pineapple quartz.
Chemical Properties
Formula: SiO2Elements listed: O, Si
Synonyms
Spirit Quartz
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