Quartz with Clinochlore from Russia TW302 elestial the mine became legendary among

the mine became legendary among collectors for producing exceptionally well-crystallized quartz

This is a high-luster calcite specimen from the Yuzhno Deposit in Dalnegorsk

and almost 100% covered in clinochlore

The mineral has a hardness of around 6 on the Mohs scale

or even put some black sand in it to use as an incense burner

Quartz with Clinochlore from Russia TW302 elestial the mine became legendary amongQuartz with Clinochlore from Russia Approx. Dimensions: 1. 5x1. 25x1 inches Approx. Weight: 15 grams Locality: Pelingichei Area, Prepolar Ural Mountains, Russia This is a beautiful little specimen of quartz with clinochlore that has eaten away at the surface of the quartz crystals. The combination of the two minerals creates an incredible play of light as light is reflected off of the myriad of pits and pock marks left by the clinochlore's