{"product_id":"4-25-smoky-quartz-from-malawi-313ds2288","title":"4.25\" Smoky Quartz from Malawi DS2288","description":"\u003cp\u003e4.25\" Smoky Quartz from Malawi\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 4.25x1x1.25 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Weight: 71.4 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nLocality: Zomba Plateau Region, Malawi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky quartz from Malawi is highly distinctive, primarily originating from the Mount Malosa and Zomba Plateau regions in the southern part of the country. These specimens are prized by collectors for their sharp, jet-black to deep amber coloration and frequent association with rare alkaline minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrystals range from light, translucent \"glassy\" brown to a deep, near-opaque black known as Morion quartz. Many specimens exhibit complex elestial growth patterns or \"interrupted\" terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMalawi smoky quartz is rarely found alone. It is almost always associated with:\u003cbr\u003e\nAegirine: Lustrous, needle-like black or dark green crystals often included within or growing alongside the quartz.\u003cbr\u003e\nOrthoclase Feldspar: Creamy white to pinkish crystals that provide a striking color contrast and frequently exhibit bright pink fluorescence under shortwave UV light.\u003cbr\u003e\nPhantoms: Some crystals feature internal \"shadow\" crystals (phantoms) visible when backlit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese crystals form in the pegmatites of the Zomba-Malosa alkaline intrusive complex, a unique geological setting that creates rare mineral assemblages including arfvedsonite and zircon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470202339544,"sku":"313DS2288","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/files\/DS2288.png?v=1773424601","url":"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/products\/4-25-smoky-quartz-from-malawi-313ds2288","provider":"Little Lemuria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}