Mango Quartz on matrix (Halloysite inclusions) – Quipama, Boyacá, Colombia – 49g
Reference: MAN1
Weight: 49g
Dimensions: 5 x 3.2 x 4.9 cm
Origin: Quipama, Boyacá, Colombia
Description
This unique specimen of Mango Quartz comes from the Quipama region in the Boyacá department of Colombia, a locality renowned for its original colored quartz. Mango Quartz is distinguished by its yellow to orange hue which is due to inclusions of a clay mineral called halloysite. This halloysite, an aluminosilicate, gives quartz its characteristic color. This particular coloring evokes the flesh of the mango fruit, hence its name. The specimen presented here is crystallized on a rock matrix, which highlights the natural formation of the crystals and their arrangement.
Unique piece: You will receive exactly the specimen shown in the photo.
Note: Colors and shades may vary depending on lighting and screen used. Each mineral is unique; slight differences may appear depending on natural or artificial light.
Mango Quartz on matrix (Halloysite inclusions) – Quipama, Boyacá, Colombia – 49g
Reference: MAN1
Weight: 49g
Dimensions: 5 x 3.2 x 4.9 cm
Origin: Quipama, Boyacá, Colombia
Description
This unique specimen of Mango Quartz comes from the Quipama region in the Boyacá department of Colombia, a locality renowned for its original colored quartz. Mango Quartz is distinguished by its yellow to orange hue which is due to inclusions of a clay mineral called halloysite. This halloysite, an aluminosilicate, gives quartz its characteristic color. This particular coloring evokes the flesh of the mango fruit, hence its name. The specimen presented here is crystallized on a rock matrix, which highlights the natural formation of the crystals and their arrangement.
Unique piece: You will receive exactly the specimen shown in the photo.
Note: Colors and shades may vary depending on lighting and screen used. Each mineral is unique; slight differences may appear depending on natural or artificial light.
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