Hyalite Opal & Lattice Quartz on Feldspar (Namibia), UV reactive hyalite opal, rare mineral specimen

Quartz with this interlocking lattice of crystals from the Erongos is called "Gitter Quartz", based on the German word "Gitter", because the specimens look a bit like a garden lattice fence. This is an extremely uncommon and unusual combination piece, featuring fluorescent Opal var. Hyalite which is encrusted upon the upper section of the quartz crystals. This fluoresces intensely under shortwave UV light. The Quartz has grown over a singular Feldspar var.
Orthoclase crystal, resulting in an extremely attractive specimen. Pieces with a triple combination and good aesthetics like this rarely come to market!

Size 11.6 x 3 x 2.7 Cm
Weight 85g
( Conversion: 1 inch = 2.5 Cm )

Origin: Erongo Mountain, Usakos and Omaruru Districts, Erongo Region, Namibia

The hyalite opal appears colourless under natural or normal light, but glow a vivid green under UV lighting (also known as “black light”). A 255 nm shortwave UV light is recommended for optimal fluorescence.

Please note that this is a natural product, sometimes stones and crystals have small imperfections and blemishes.

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Crystal will be shipped with protective padding.