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Geological Specimen

Fuchsite Quartzite Display Specimen — 268 g

$89.00 AUD

A sculptural rough specimen of fuchsite-bearing quartzite, commonly sold in the lapidary and mineral trade as green aventurine quartz. White to translucent quartz is threaded with deep green mica-rich inclusions and warm brown weathering, giving the stone a layered, mineral-rich character. The green inclusions are visually consistent with fuchsite, a chromium-bearing green mica, but the...

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Story

A sculptural rough specimen of fuchsite-bearing quartzite, commonly sold in the lapidary and mineral trade as green aventurine quartz. White to translucent quartz is threaded with deep green mica-rich inclusions and warm brown weathering, giving the stone a layered, mineral-rich character.

The green inclusions are visually consistent with fuchsite, a chromium-bearing green mica, but the mineral identification and locality have not been laboratory verified. This is the exact one-of-a-kind natural geological specimen pictured.

Details

  • Material: Fuchsite-bearing quartzite / green aventurine quartz
  • Weight: Approximately 268 g
  • Size: Approximately 14 cm across at its longest dimension
  • Colour: White and translucent quartz with green, grey and warm brown inclusions
  • Type: Natural rough geological display specimen
  • Locality: Western Australia

Natural fractures, uneven edges, seams and variations in surface texture are part of the specimen's character. Please handle with care and avoid harsh chemicals or prolonged soaking.

Shipping

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