Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1557 diamantina 5 to 4 on the

5 to 4 on the Mohs scale and typically exhibits a vitreous to pearly luster

or with quartz druzy coating

The term "Japan Law" comes from the frequent occurrence and notable discovery of such crystals in Japan

It has a vitreous to waxy luster and is often translucent

Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1557 diamantina 5 to 4 on theFaden Quartz from Colombia Approx. Dimensions: 3x2x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 73. 2 grams Locality: Santander, Colombia Faden quartz from Santander, Colombia, is a rare and highly aesthetic find, distinct from the more common specimens found in Pakistan or Russia. While Colombia is world famous for its "needle" and "muzo habit" high clarity quartz, these Faden (German for "thread") crystals are specialized alpine fissure growth formations