Smoky quartz with hyalite on black tourmaline Picture jasper some with smoky-quartz coloration

some with smoky-quartz coloration

Like other Cubaris varieties they can be slow to establish a larger population

roughly resembling blood on dragon scales

and are less likely to be eaten by their tank-mates due to their especially hard exoskeleton

The crystals are attached to a matrix of light-colored grainy rock

Smoky quartz with hyalite on black tourmaline Picture jasper some with smoky-quartz colorationLocale: Erongo Mountain, Namibia Approx dimensions: 4. 25 x 3 x 2" Approx weight: 437g ** Loose piece on base Smoky quartz from the Erongo region is typically a quite dark brown black color, with lower clarity due to natural inclusions, and a flat surface luster caused by etching. This piece is a bit lighter than usual with some crystal faces glassy clear, providing a window inside. Erongo smoky grows sculptural angular points with nice striations