Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1553 fantasy cut or spherical siderite coated with

or spherical siderite coated with or associated with white

Unlike precious opals that exhibit a vibrant play of colors

It is almost always associated with:

Clinochlore is a green-colored mineral belonging to the chlorite group

tree-like dendrite patterns that form within the stone

Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1553 fantasy cut or spherical siderite coated withFaden Quartz from Colombia Approx. Dimensions: 2x2x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 60. 4 grams Locality: Santander, Colombia Faden quartz from Santander, Colombia, is a rare and highly aesthetic find, distinct from the more common specimens found in Pakistan or Russia. While Colombia is world famous for its "needle" and "muzo habit" high clarity quartz, these Faden (German for "thread") crystals are specialized alpine fissure growth formations