Faden Quartz from Pakistan TF1852 golden quartz Active mainly during the mid-20th

Active mainly during the mid-20th century

This wonderful specimen of smoky quartz with skeletal growth habit from Tanzania has a lot of character

Observed Fall: February 12

Locality: Biggs Junction

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Faden Quartz from Pakistan TF1852 golden quartz Active mainly during the mid-20thFaden Quartz from Pakistan Approx. Dimensions: 3. 5x1. 75x0. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 56 grams Locality: Kharan District, Balochistan, Pakistan Faden quartz is most commonly associated with alpine type fissures in tectonically active regions such as the Himalayas, where shifting rock layers create the conditions needed for this unusual growth habit. Because of their clear growth history and unique internal features, faden quartz specimens are