{"product_id":"lattice-quartz-with-foitite-tower-erongo-mountains-namibia","title":"Lattice Quartz with Foitite Tower, Erongo Mountains Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLattice Quartz with Foitite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking specimen from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErongo Mountains of Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distinguished by its unusual upright, architectural form. Broad milky-white quartz crystals rise from a complex mineral-rich base, creating a tall central formation surrounded by numerous smaller quartz crystals. Dark grey to brown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoitite-rich mineralisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears throughout the structure, providing subtle contrast against the predominantly 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, 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 Interlocking, lattice-like quartz crystals with smaller associated 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 other fine mineralisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 177 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 × 47 × 77 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 Trimmed 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 renowned for unusual quartz formations and complex mineral associations. Lattice Quartz, sometimes referred to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGitter Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is particularly distinctive because its crystals form an intricate three-dimensional framework rather than a simple collection of individual points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unusual architecture develops through the intergrowth of quartz with earlier mineral phases, particularly feldspar. As the associated material is altered or removed, the quartz can remain as an open, interlocking framework with an almost architectural appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Striking Vertical Formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen has an especially distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupright profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the quartz rising approximately 77 mm above its trimmed base. Large, softly translucent quartz crystals dominate the upper portion, while smaller crystals fill the spaces between the larger formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral areas reveal clearer quartz with well-defined faces, adding depth and visual interest. Darker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoitite-rich mineralisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is concentrated through the central and lower portions of the specimen, appearing between and around the pale quartz crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViewed from different angles, the specimen changes considerably. One side highlights the tall central quartz formation, while the reverse reveals additional interlocking crystals and mineral-rich pockets. This gives the specimen a substantial three-dimensional presence despite its relatively compact footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrimmed flat base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allows the specimen to stand securely for display, making it particularly well suited to a mineral cabinet, collector's shelf or dedicated quartz display.\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 projecting crystals and delicate interlocking structure can be vulnerable to knocks. Handle carefully and avoid dropping or placing heavy objects against the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 177 g Erongo Lattice Quartz combines an impressive vertical silhouette, intricate crystal architecture and contrasting Foitite-rich mineralisation, making it a fascinating specimen to explore from every angle and a distinctive addition to a Namibian mineral collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807535157444,"sku":"S621","price":600.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S621LatticeQuartzwithFoititeErogoNamibia_1.webp?v=1790159344","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/lattice-quartz-with-foitite-tower-erongo-mountains-namibia","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}