{"product_id":"lattice-quartz-with-foitite-matrix-erongo-mountains-namibia","title":"Lattice Quartz with Foitite Matrix, Erongo Mountains Namibia","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLattice Quartz with Foitite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fascinating specimen from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErongo Mountains of Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring an exceptionally dense arrangement of interlocking quartz crystals. The specimen is dominated by countless small, translucent quartz crystals forming a textured mineral-rich matrix, while several larger, softly milky quartz crystals rise above the surface to create a distinctive focal point. Dark grey to brown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoitite-rich mineralisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occurs throughout the matrix, adding depth and contrast to the pale quartz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lattice Quartz with Foitite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz Chemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SiO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoitite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tourmaline-group mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Setting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Erongo granite and associated pegmatitic environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cretaceous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White to milky, with translucent to clearer areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoitite Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark grey to black and reddish-brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Translucent to locally transparent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense interlocking lattice-like quartz crystals with larger projecting crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated Minerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Foitite, feldspar and fine mineralisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 106 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 69 × 47 × 46 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cleaned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural flat base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ready for display \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lattice Quartz of Erongo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErongo Mountains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are well known for unusual quartz formations and complex mineral associations. Lattice Quartz, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGitter Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is particularly distinctive because its crystals develop an intricate three-dimensional arrangement rather than forming a conventional cluster of isolated points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unusual structure is associated with the intergrowth of quartz and earlier mineral phases, particularly feldspar. Alteration and removal of some of these associated minerals can leave behind an open, interlocking framework of quartz, producing the characteristic lattice-like appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense Crystal Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this specimen particularly interesting is the contrast between its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edense lower matrix and larger upper quartz formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Across the main body, hundreds of small translucent crystals create a finely textured surface, with numerous individual crystal faces catching the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral larger milky quartz crystals emerge from this dense growth, particularly towards the upper portion of the specimen. These provide a strong vertical element and give the piece a natural focal point without losing the intricate detail of the surrounding matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe darker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoitite-rich mineralisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is distributed through the quartz-rich structure, with dark grey, brown and reddish-brown areas visible between the pale crystals. This contrast makes the individual quartz crystals easier to distinguish and adds considerable depth when the specimen is viewed closely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen also offers several attractive viewing angles. From one side, the larger quartz crystals dominate the composition; from others, the dense network of smaller crystals becomes the main feature. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural flat base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides stable support for display while retaining the natural character of the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz has a hardness of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but the numerous projecting crystals in this specimen can be vulnerable to impact. Handle carefully and avoid dropping or placing pressure on individual crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its dense lattice-like crystal growth, prominent milky quartz formations and contrasting Foitite-rich mineralisation, this 106 g Erongo specimen offers plenty of detail to discover and makes an engaging addition to a collection of unusual Namibian quartz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807601971396,"sku":"S622","price":360.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S622LatticeQuartzwithFoititeErongoNamibia_1.webp?v=1790159560","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/lattice-quartz-with-foitite-matrix-erongo-mountains-namibia","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}