Smoky Quartz with Schorl and Feldspar from Erongo

Smoky Quartz with Schorl from Erongo - Blade of Light

Size:  36mm x 29mm x 88mm Approximately

Weight:  65 gram

This spectacular Smoky Quartz specimen from the Erongo Mountains, Namibia, stands tall with an elongated, perfectly tapered crystal showcasing a soft smoky hue and natural transparency. What sets this piece apart is the dramatic spray of white feldspar microcrystals along one side and a contrasting, lustrous black schorl tourmaline crystal anchoring the base. The piece is mounted on a clear base, enhancing its elegance and visual impactan ideal centerpiece for any serious mineral collection.

Smoky Quartz is a variety of quartz known for its warm grey to brown coloration, caused by natural radiation interacting with trace amounts of aluminum in the crystal structure. In the Erongo region, this mineral forms within pegmatitic cavities created by intrusive igneous activity. The mineral-rich hydrothermal fluids and prolonged cooling allowed for the development of unusually well-formed and transparent smoky quartz crystalsoften found in association with feldspar and tourmaline.

The Erongo Mountains are the eroded remnants of a massive volcanic complex active approximately 130 to 150 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous. The region's unique combination of granite intrusions and mineral-rich fluids has made it a mineralogical treasure trove, producing some of the most aesthetically complex and high-quality quartz specimens in the world.

This stunning crystal captures the geological elegance of Erongo with its harmonious blend of color, texture, and form.

Don't miss the chance to own a masterpiece born from Namibia's geological heart!

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