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Tourmaline-included Quartz
Tourmalinated quartz is a type of quartz crystal that contains inclusions of tourmaline, a mineral often found alongside quartz. It forms during hydrothermal events, where hot fluids interact with rocks and minerals, creating the conditions for tourmaline to become trapped within growing quartz crystals.
This particular mineral specimen was found in the Falls Lake Terrane in Wake County, NC. The specific geological history and processes that led to its formation are unknown to me. Hopefully, this post might reach someone familiar with the region's geological and mineralogical history to provide more insight. Nonetheless, I believe this specimen does a remarkable job of showcasing the fascinating geological history of the NC Piedmont.
Tourmaline-included Quartz
Tourmalinated quartz is a type of quartz crystal that contains inclusions of tourmaline, a mineral often found alongside quartz. It forms during hydrothermal events, where hot fluids interact with rocks and minerals, creating the conditions for tourmaline to become trapped within growing quartz crystals.
This particular mineral specimen was found in the Falls Lake Terrane in Wake County, NC. The specific geological history and processes that led to its formation are unknown to me. Hopefully, this post might reach someone familiar with the region's geological and mineralogical history to provide more insight. Nonetheless, I believe this specimen does a remarkable job of showcasing the fascinating geological history of the NC Piedmont.