Fiery Smoky Quartz with Hematite from Namaqualand

Twin Flames of the Earth Smoky Hematite Quartz from Orange River

Size:  604mm x 61mm x 38mm Approximately

Weight: 85 gram

Location:  Orange River Area, Namaqualand, South Africa.

This dynamic Smoky Hematite Quartz cluster from the renowned Orange River region in Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, showcases two prominent, sharply terminated points rising like twin flames from a rugged matrix. The crystal faces shimmer with a smoky translucence enriched by deep reddish hematite inclusions, giving the piece a fiery inner glow that radiates natural beauty and power.

Smoky Hematite Quartz is a remarkable mineral formed when quartz crystals grow in iron-rich environments. The smoky colour is caused by natural irradiation, while hematite (iron oxide) inclusions impart vibrant red, rust, and orange hues. These inclusions often form phantom-like patterns within the crystals or coat the surface, making each specimen unique.

The Orange River region is globally admired by mineral collectors for its exceptional quartz varieties. Situated in a geologically active zone, the area is characterized by ancient volcanic activity, hydrothermal veins, and high iron contentall of which create ideal conditions for the formation of visually striking quartz like this.

Whether you collect for aesthetic beauty or geological significance, this piece is a fiery statement from deep within the Earth.

Secure it now and add the soul of the Orange River to your collection.

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