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Natural Smokey Quartz with Aegirine and Feldspar Clusters x 3 From Zomba Plateau, Malawi
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A NOTE FROM NICK
A trio of natural cabinet size Zomba Smokey Quartz clusters with Aegirine and Feldspar.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Malawian Smokey Quartz From The Zomba Plateau
.The Zomba Plateau in Malawi is a mineral collector’s paradise, showcasing a stunning variety of minerals embedded in Orthoclase matrices. Smokey Quartz steals the spotlight, ranging from dark, gemmy hues to deep Morion and jet-black varieties, often featuring Aegirine, Riebeckite, or Rutile inclusions, with recent discoveries of Green Chlorite phantoms. Aegirine appears in glossy black crystals or fibrous green clusters, typically with intricate terminations rather than needle-like forms. These specimens, marked by self-healing traits and unique geological origins, captivate collectors with their complex beauty and natural history.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Smokey Quartz, Aegirine, Orthoclase
PRODUCT FEATURES
Self Healed, Rainbow/Veils
PRODUCT COLOUR
Smokey, Marion
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
7
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Zomba Plateau, Malawi
Grade = Good to Very Good Grade
Size = 112 - 132 mm