Smoky Window Quartz Crystal from Erongo, Namibia

Smoky Window Quartz from Erongo - Crystal Clarity

Size:  25mm x 14mm x 77mm Approximately

Weight:  44 gram

This striking Smoky Window Quartz crystal from the Erongo Mountains, Namibia, is a textbook example of nature's precision and artistry. Standing tall and transparent with a gentle smoky hue, the piece is crowned with prominent window (or diamond-shaped) faces near the terminationa rare and highly desirable feature among quartz collectors. Adding to its charm are internal veils, fine inclusions, and subtle iron staining that accentuate the geometry and depth of the crystal.

Window Quartz is recognized by the presence of a well-defined rhombohedral face angled like a "window" between the prism and termination. This form enhances both aesthetic appeal and metaphysical intrigue. In this specimen, the smoky tone is due to natural radiation exposure acting on trace aluminum in the quartz during formation.

The Erongo region is one of Africa's premier mineral localities, created during a massive volcanic event in the Early Cretaceous (130150 million years ago). The region's alkaline granite intrusions and mineral-rich pegmatites fostered ideal conditions for the slow crystallization of well-formed quartz, feldspar, and tourmaline. Erongo smoky quartz is especially prized for its clarity, elegant growth habits, and unique associations with other minerals.

This Smoky Window Quartz brings together geometric rarity, transparent beauty, and the geological signature of one of Namibia's most mineralogically diverse regions.

Add this elegant Erongo specimen to your collection and showcase a crystal with both form and story!

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