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Cuarzo

Cuarzo is a mineral with formula SiO₂, in the Silicatos (Tectosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from Montes Kaokoveld, Kunene, Namibia.

Cuarzo from Montes Kaokoveld, Kunene, Namibia — Terrium

Description

Cluster of white quartz crystals with a prismatic habit coated with malachite. The calcite reacts under UV

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0588
Internal reference
X0285
Composition
SiO₂
Name
Cuarzo
Group
Silicatos (Tectosilicatos)
Matrix
Calcita
Associations
Malaquita
Mine
Montes Kaokoveld
Province
Kunene
Country
Namibia
Etymology
From the German 'quarz', of uncertain origin.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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