Fused Synthetic Quartz - 635.5ct - Hand Select Gem Rough golden tourmaline Family: Citrine

Family: Citrine

Origin: Unknown

Apache tears are a type of black obsidian (volcanic glass) that is round or oval in form

Total Carats : 165

This is among the stones I purchased from the garimpeiros while visiting the mine

Fused Synthetic Quartz - 635.5ct - Hand Select Gem Rough golden tourmaline Family: CitrineWe got this at an auction of an old rock shop. It was in a big dusty box marked optical quartz but after examining it, we are pretty darn sure it's fused quartz. It was probably originally intended for use in radios or watches. From way back in the olden days! It's a vintage rock. It is colorless and does have inclusions and veils here and there. It makes excellent, cheap, practice rough, or just a good conversation piece. Supposed to be softer than