Hematite Roses on Quartz - Specimen mineraloid The Shigar Valley is well

The Shigar Valley is well known for producing aquamarine in association with feldspar and quartz

which involves the replacement of one mineral by another while retaining the original mineral's shape

this piece has a nice balance between transparency and softness

Easy storageWaterproof against accidental water immersionIncludes lanyard

Mined from: Northern Cape

Hematite Roses on Quartz - Specimen mineraloid The Shigar Valley is wellMined from: Jinlong Mine Jinlong Hill area, Longchuan County, Guangdong Province, China Description: This one of a kind Hematite Roses on Quartz specimen from China features dark, metallic Hematite rosettes growing directly on a Quartz crystal base. The specimen shows layered black Hematite roses sitting across and around the clear to smoky Quartz points, creating a striking contrast between glossy metallic blades and bright crystalline Quartz. The