This mango quartz crystal group comes from Cabiche near Quípama in the Department of Boyacá, Colombia. Two intergrown quartz crystals form a slender group with a characteristic yellowish-orange area at the tip of the larger crystal.
The coloration is caused by fine halloysite inclusions concentrated in a specific growth zone of the quartz. The remaining crystal areas are colorless and transparent. The crystal faces display a distinct vitreous luster.
Mango Quartz from Cabiche, Colombia
Mango quartz is a distinctive form of quartz containing yellowish to orange halloysite inclusions. Specimens from Cabiche are particularly known for their zonal color distribution in the crystal tips.
The larger of the two crystals reaches a length of approximately 4.5 cm. Without the base, the group measures 4.5 × 1.4 × 1.3 cm. The total weight of 21.3 g includes the clear acrylic base on which the crystal group is mounted for secure display.
Properties
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Mineral | Quartz with halloysite inclusions, trade name mango quartz |
| Locality | Cabiche, Quípama, Boyacá, Colombia |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 1.4 × 1.3 cm without the acrylic base |
| Weight | 21.3 g including the acrylic base |
| Size category | Miniature specimen |
| Morphology | Group of two intergrown quartz crystals |
| Color | Colorless with a yellowish-orange area at the crystal tip |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent |
| Mounting | Mounted on acrylic base |
| Special Feature | Halloysite inclusions in a growth zone of the crystal tip |
















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