Inner Mongolian quartz point pair tinted with hedenbergite Agate There is also a dark

There is also a dark brown mineral overgrowth (unknown

don't blind the poor guys)

I have also seen examples where it appeared iron staining had leaked through the breaks

so it easily ends up with 'you are what you eat' discoloration

Inner Mongolian quartz point pair tinted with hedenbergite Agate There is also a darkLocale: HuangGangLiang mining district, Inner Mongolia, China Approx point length: 2. 75" Approx weight: 32g These quartz points are from HuangGangLiang, and commonly called Mongolian or Inner Mongolian quartz. When the primary inclusion is hedenbergite, enough to give the quartz a greenish tint, it is more appropriately called hedenbergite quartz. In this specimen, a small amount of hedenbergite inclusions produces a lovely mint green hue in the tip