Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster with Hematite Coloration

Mineral Majesty – Smoky Hematite Quartz from the Orange River

Size:  55mm x 49mm x 39mm

Weight: 54 gram

Location:  Orange River Area, Namaqualand, South Africa.

This impressive Smoky Hematite Quartz cluster from the Orange River region in Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, features bold vertical crystal points rising from a dense bed of hematite-rich quartz. The tallest terminations exhibit sharp edges and deep smoky tones, enhanced by rusty-red hematite zoning that adds warmth and visual texture to the piece. This combination of vertical geometry and iron-infused colouring gives the specimen a commanding presence—ideal for display or inclusion in a high-grade collection.

Smoky Hematite Quartz forms when quartz grows in iron-rich hydrothermal environments and is later subjected to natural radiation, which darkens the crystal into smoky hues. Hematite (Fe₂O₃), an iron oxide, becomes included within or coats the quartz during formation, lending deep red, brown, and orange tones to the crystal. These processes result in a dramatic, multi-toned crystal highly valued by collectors and mineralogists alike.

The Orange River region is one of the most celebrated mineral localities in southern Africa. Its complex geologic history, marked by ancient volcanism and high-iron hydrothermal systems, creates the ideal conditions for spectacular quartz formations. Crystals from this region are renowned for their clarity, intense colour contrasts, and architectural formations.

This specimen is a textbook example of the Orange River’s mineral power—bold, fiery, and unmistakably authentic. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a premium slice of Namaqualand’s geological legacy.

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