Smo003B - Smokey and Calcite enhydro

Miniature (6.3 x 1.9 x 1.6cm)

An interesting crystal, very clear inside with mostly smokey and slight amethyst coloration.

There are 2 small enhydro pockets with a little bubble in each. Speckled throughout, but concentrated at the base are speckles of lepidochrosite. This varies in coloration from black to blood red.

Almost encrusted in diamonds - three sides of the crystal have lustrous calcite crystals growing on the outside..

No damage with good lustre.

Chemical Composition: SiO2

Group: Oxides

Location: This specimen is from the Gobobos Mountains, Brandberg, Namibia.

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