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Cuarzo Ahumado rutilado

Cuarzo is a mineral with formula SiO₂, in the Silicatos group. This specimen comes from Alpes (prob.).

Cuarzo Ahumado rutilado from Alpes (prob.) — Terrium

Description

Smoky quartz with fine acicular rutile inclusions.

History of this specimen

I was given this piece without its original label. Exact provenance unknown. The previous owner was from the region spanning northern Italy, southern Switzerland and Austria.

About Cuarzo

Quartz with rutile inclusions.

About the locality

Undocumented provenance; compatible with classic Alpine quartz.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0434
Internal reference
T0041
Composition
SiO₂
Name
Cuarzo
Variety
Ahumado rutilado
Group
Silicatos
Category
Estélites
Associations
Rutilo
Region
Alpes (prob.)
Size (cm)
3.5 x 0.9 x 0.7
Weight
4.4 g
Etymology
From German "Quarz", of uncertain origin.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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