Victorian Goldfields Quartz Specimen – Large Brecciated Rock with White, Pink & Black Quartz Crystals: Specimen 8

Victorian Goldfields Quartz Specimen – Large Brecciated Rock with White, Pink & Black Quartz Crystals: Specimen 8Notable Features This 3. 674 kg quartz specimen measures 9 5 5. 5 in (Width Length Height) and is one of the most dramatic pieces in the collection. It is packed with white, pink, and black stained quartz crystals, ranging from small to large, including one massive crystal the size of a pinky finger. The quartz cuts through the bedrock and displays clear brecciated fragments, shattered by hydrothermal explosions and then cemented together by crystal

or matte finishes

pink and white crystal clusters

a dramatic example of open-space growth within the vein

Natural unpolished geological samples

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while iron oxides stained parts of the quartz in shades of orange and red

or any surface that can carry the spirit of the outback

chosen for its moderate–high sulfide character

but the true highlight is the overwhelming pyrite saturation

and an impressive display size

with few metallic flecks scattered among the quartz crystals

meaning it cannot be recovered through simple crushing or panning methods