Astrophyllite Specimen from Russia TF3268 specularite Smoky Quartz Crystal from Kazakhstan

Smoky Quartz Crystal from Kazakhstan

The chlorite has eaten into the quartz points to give them a unique textured surface

as can be seen from the slight depression towards the termination of the crystal

There is a large window front and center and several interesting pockets inside the piece

It is often used as a gemstone and is known for its various shades of green

Astrophyllite Specimen from Russia TF3268 specularite Smoky Quartz Crystal from KazakhstanAstrophyllite Specimen from Russia Approx. Dimensions: 2. 5x2. 25x0. 75 inches Approx. Weight: 60. 8 grams Locality: Kola Peninsula, Murmansk Oblast, Russia Astrophyllite is a rare and complex mineral known for its shimmering bronze or golden luster, typically forming as bladed crystals or in radiating star like patterns. It is primarily found in metamorphic rocks, with notable deposits in regions such as Russia, Canada, and Greenland. While