In southern California, i came across a pretty large area of pegmatite, that was crumbling out of a hill on some large quartz granite mountains. The particular area is known to have some non gem quality blue beryl found every so often. I noticed grainy smokey quartz forming in the pegmatite areas with fairly large sections of muscovite mica. I collected a few things floating around on the surface. I included pictures of everything from the material that is in question, and the minerals that where in the area. Im fairly certain the tiny black crystal is a monazite, i found it when i split a small sample. I also included it.
I was hoping i had found a fairly rough morganite with lots of inclusions, but Im not sure if it is pink quartz, or even just rose quartz. The pink crystal appears to cleave in tablet like sheets(its hard to describe it as a crystal, but clear tabs form out of the pieces top). The crystals are most likely not calcite because they are very hard compared to my calcite samples. I found quite a few clear loose pieces on the hills surface around the area. The loose crystals range from almost clear, to clear white, pink white, and yellow golden. Im guessing some are quartz but some seem different in structure. Any opinions are welcome. I plan on going back and maybe seeing whats under the surface of the crumbling exposed areas. I can also include some pictures of the area when i go back in a week or so. Thanks for any opinions or advice.
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