Blue Quartz

Blue Quartz from Aplite Quarry, Wood's Farm, Roseland, Nelson County, Virginia

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Rare natural Blue Quartz associated with black Ilmenite crystals up to 18 mm and reddish Rutile crystals up to 4 mm. From the famous titanium area in Roseland. This quarry closed in 1950. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #319; collected by D. Lipscomb in 1994.

Locality

Aplite Quarry, Wood's Farm, Roseland, Nelson County, Virginia

Dimensions

10 x 6 x 5 cm


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