Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1553 afghanistan Blanc quartz is so well

Blanc quartz is so well known for

characterized by its coloration derived from traces of manganese

The Profunda Mine was an old Roman mine and was later used as a source of copper ore until the end of the 20th century

This slab has a high polish on the front and is unpolished on the reverse

The acrylic stand and putty are not included

Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1553 afghanistan Blanc quartz is so wellFaden Quartz from Colombia Approx. Dimensions: 2x2x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 60. 4 grams Locality: Santander, Colombia Faden quartz from Santander, Colombia, is a rare and highly aesthetic find, distinct from the more common specimens found in Pakistan or Russia. While Colombia is world famous for its "needle" and "muzo habit" high clarity quartz, these Faden (German for "thread") crystals are specialized alpine fissure growth formations