Ferruginous quartz cluster Hydroxyapophyllite since this fluorite from this

since this fluorite from this locale tends to have a cubic crystal habit

The pseudo-hexagonal crystals grow similar to the arms of its namesake snowflake

The specimen is attached to a rock matrix with a few small pockets of malachite

This specimen has been inexpertly repaired from at least five pieces

Ferruginous quartz cluster Hydroxyapophyllite since this fluorite from thisLocale: Morocco Approx dimensions: 4. 5 x 3 x 3", longest crystal 5. 5 cm Approx weight: 627g Known as red or ferruginous (iron bearing) quartz, this unusual variety of quartz gets its color from iron oxides, typically hematite. The quartz in this specimen initially grew colorless; broken crystals along the edge reveal the quartz crystals have a clear core bordered by a thin top layer of brick red quartz. A change occurred during the growth process