Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1553 afghanistan characterized by its coloration derived

characterized by its coloration derived from traces of manganese

often occurring in hydrothermal veins

With a hardness ranging from 5

Perfect for collectors

This slab has a high polish on the front and is unpolished on the reverse

Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1553 afghanistan characterized by its coloration derivedFaden Quartz from Colombia Approx. Dimensions: 2x2x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 60. 4 grams Locality: Santander, Colombia Faden quartz from Santander, Colombia, is a rare and highly aesthetic find, distinct from the more common specimens found in Pakistan or Russia. While Colombia is world famous for its "needle" and "muzo habit" high clarity quartz, these Faden (German for "thread") crystals are specialized alpine fissure growth formations