Smoky Quartz Points with Fiery Red Hematite Veins

Tower of Shadow and Flame Smoky Hematite Quartz from Orange River

Size:  78mm x 42mm x 50mm Approximately

Weight: 119 gram

Location:  Orange River Area, Namaqualand, South Africa.

Standing tall at the heart of this dramatic cluster is a commanding smoky quartz crystal flanked by an array of sharply terminated points, each touched with earthy reddish hues. This Smoky Hematite Quartz specimen from the Orange River region in Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, is a collector's masterpiecebold, architectural, and visually arresting.

Smoky Hematite Quartz forms when quartz crystals grow in iron-rich environments, then are naturally exposed to radiation deep within the earth. The smoky colour arises from this radiation, while the red, orange, and rust hues are due to hematite (iron oxide) inclusions or coatings. This particular piece shows an exceptional interplay of both, with dark, smoky clarity and fiery internal zoning.

The Orange River region is geologically significant, marked by ancient volcanic activity and iron-laden hydrothermal systems. These conditions create ideal environments for the formation of complex quartz varieties like this one. Crystals from this locality are prized for their vibrant colour contrasts, strong terminations, and mineralogical purity.

This towering formation captures the geological drama of South Africa's most famous quartz-producing zone.

Elevate your mineral collection today with this powerful and sculptural piece of Earth's artistry.

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