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Pietersite
Pietersite is a rare and stunningly beautiful variety of quartz that is known for its striking colors and swirling patterns. It was first discovered in 1962 by Sid Pieters, a gemstone prospector in Namibia, Africa, after whom it was named. Pietersite is composed primarily of microcrystalline quartz, with varying amounts of fibrous minerals such as crocidolite, hawk's eye, and tiger's eye.
Pietersite is a rare and stunningly beautiful variety of quartz that is known for its striking colors and swirling patterns. It was first discovered in 1962 by Sid Pieters, a gemstone prospector in Namibia, Africa, after whom it was named. Pietersite is composed primarily of microcrystalline quartz, with varying amounts of fibrous minerals such as crocidolite, hawk's eye, and tiger's eye.…
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