Hydrocarbon inclusions in quartz (SOLD)

Weight: 2.76 g
Size 18.6 x 11.0 x 10.3 mm

€35,00

These quartz crystals from Pakistan contain spectacular multi-phase inclusions with little aqueous phase, bright yellow liquid hydrocarbon phase, black solid bitumen and gas bubble (see example photo below).
Fantastic stone for observation of multi-phase inclusions in quartz.

Sample type: unpolished crystal
Origin: Pakistan

Example photo of multi-phase inclusions in Pakistani quartz, containing water, liquid and solid hydrocarbons and vapor. Field of view 7 mm. Photo made using MacroRail hardware and software + Helicon Focus for stacking

Multi-phase inclusions in Berbes quartz

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