Locality : South Africa (Boekenhoutshoek, Magaliesberg)
Size approx : 1 1/2" x 2" (35g)
Common Localities: South Africa, Madagascar, Australia
Composition: Silicon dioxide [SiO2] with minor inclusions of iron [Fe] and Aluminum [Al] and other minerals
This quartz is named for its resemblance to a cactus, with its radiating crystal points covering the surface of a larger quartz crystal. Cactus Quartz is typically found in shades of purple, pink, and white.