Quartz w Magnesio-riebeckite Inclusions
Posted by: Raymond McDougall on 04.11.2024 | Filed under:

Quartz w Magnesio-riebeckite Inclusions

Specimen # 201225
Mineral: Quartz w Magnesioriebeckite Inclusions
Location: Antequera, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Size: 4.2 x 3.6 x 2.9 cm

Description

Sparkling blue quartz crystals, the colour being due to inclusions of needle-like crystals of magnesio-riebeckite. Individual included crystals of magnesio-riebeckite are visible under magnification (with a loupe). The quartz crystals are sharp and lustrous dipyramids. A cool specimen!

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