{"product_id":"quartz-with-iron-tourmaline","title":"Quartz with Iron \u0026 Tourmaline, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Quartz, Iron, Tourmaline, Feldspar, Hyalite Opal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eErongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135mm x 55mm x 55mm (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 471g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ex. Mala Haslem Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a spectacular old stock quartz from the Erongo Mountains, acquired in 2022 and unlike anything else we've handled from the locality since. The crystal is substantial in hand, with a strongly tapered form and an extraordinary iron rich patina that gives the surface a complex mix of ochre and rust shades.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quartz itself is heavily textured, with wrinkled, stepped growth across the column faces and countless fine pinprick surface features that become more prominent under closer inspection. Small areas of dendritic iron growth can also be seen near the inclusions towards the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower section is especially complex, with fine black tourmaline needles and pale feldspar penetrating around the base of the crystal. These associations sit directly against the iron stained quartz and add another layer of detail whilst integrating seamlessly into the overall form. Small areas of hyalite opal are also present around the termination and fluoresce bright green under UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis came from one particular find, and we haven't seen another example with the same combination of scale, surface texture, iron patina and associated minerals since. It remains one of the most distinctive Erongo quartz specimens we've ever handled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Liminal Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790001565828,"sku":"C-10","price":1149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1815\/4628\/files\/A0D9B968-9712-4995-B7AF-7F30B2F53924.jpg?v=1789017196","url":"https:\/\/www.theliminalstone.com\/products\/quartz-with-iron-tourmaline","provider":"The Liminal Stone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}