Smoky Quartz xls, Microcline xls; Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Malawi; Scab; unique piece
Smoky Quartz and Microcline crystals from Mt. Malosa, Zomba, Malawi – small cabinet specimen as unique piece
This aesthetic specimen from the famous Mt. Malosa area in Malawi displays numerous Smoky Quartz and Microcline crystals in attractive combination on compact matrix. The Smoky Quartz crystals show smoky brown to grayish brown transparency with distinct vitreous luster and well developed crystal faces. Particularly striking are the contrasting Microcline crystals with their light colored partly blocky habit, creating an appealing visual contrast to the darker Smoky Quartz crystals. The crystals are clearly developed and create a richly structured three dimensional appearance with classic pegmatite character.
Geology & Origin
Mt. Malosa near Zomba in Malawi is one of the best known localities for rare pegmatite minerals associated with alkaline intrusive rocks. The region is especially famous for combinations of Smoky Quartz, Microcline, Aegirine and other rare minerals. These minerals formed in complex pegmatitic and hydrothermally influenced zones within the Malosa massif. Slow crystallization allowed the formation of exceptionally well developed crystals with pronounced forms and attractive intergrowths that are highly appreciated by collectors worldwide.
This table is for general information and orientation, although the sizes of the stones may vary. In addition, this specification is handled differently from region to region.
| Sizes | Description | approx. Sizes in mm/cm | approx. Sizes in INCH | |
| Capsule | Capsule | 0.1–0.5 mm in a transparent hard capsule (approx. 1 cm) | capsule contents 0.1–0.5 mm | capsule contents 0.004–0.02 in |
| TN/mm | Micromount (TN = Thumbnail) | everything fitting in a TN Perky box or a MM box of approx. 1 in | approx. 0.5–2.5 cm | max. 1 in |
| Min | Miniature specimen | will not fit a TN or MM box anymore | approx. 2.5–5 cm | approx. 0.2–1.0 in |
| Scab | small cabinet specimen | approx. one-third to half a hand size | approx. 5–9 cm | approx. 1.0–2.0 in |
| Cab | cabinet specimen | full hand size | approx. 9–15 cm | approx. 2.0–3.5 in |
| large Cab | large cabinet specimen | approx. two hand sizes | approx. 15–30 cm | approx. 3.5–6.0 in |
| very large Cab | very large cabinet specimen | everything larger, no upper limit |
Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| xl | single crystal, possible with matrix |
| xls | noticeable crystals |
| (xl) | embedded or damaged |
| (xls) | embedded or damaged |
| MASS | massive and/or amorphous pieces |
| TYP | type locality of the original description |
| SWUV | shortwave-UV-reaction |
| UV | ultraviolet reaction |
| SC | self-collected |
| U | unique (single unique piece) |
Usage Instructions
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
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Safety
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Responsible Provider
Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
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D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
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| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.100000 |
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