Smoky quartz with hyalite on black tourmaline Aragonite but minus the aid of

but minus the aid of bacteria: mineral-rich waters precipitate barite which binds with sand to form concentric layers around a nucleus

Approx weight: 212g

Smoky quartz from the Erongo region is typically a quite dark brown-black color

and imprints of crystals that have dissolved

UV reactivity Hyalite is so strongly UV reactive that you can see it in sunlight

Smoky quartz with hyalite on black tourmaline Aragonite but minus the aid ofLocale: Erongo Mountain, Namibia Approx dimensions: 4. 25 x 3 x 2" Approx weight: 437g ** Loose piece on base Smoky quartz from the Erongo region is typically a quite dark brown black color, with lower clarity due to natural inclusions, and a flat surface luster caused by etching. This piece is a bit lighter than usual with some crystal faces glassy clear, providing a window inside. Erongo smoky grows sculptural angular points with nice striations