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The following photos are specimens I have found within the numerous alpine type fissures in the area of Wake County, NC.

Raleigh, NC Tessin habit Smoky Quartz 5 x 2.5 x 2 cm

Raleigh, NC Smoky Quartz and Rutile 5 x 5 x 3.5 cm

Rutile on quartz

Raleigh, NC Schorl

Raleigh, NC Rutile

Raleigh, NC Goethite pseudomorph after siderite on quartz pseudomorph is ~ 1 x 1 cm

Raleigh, NC Tessin habit rock crystal 2.5 x 1 x 1 cm

Raleigh, NC Tessin habit rock crystal. 1.5 x 1 x .5 cm

Raleigh, NC Reticulated Rutile on Quartz rutilated area:  1.5 x 1 cm

Raleigh, NC Tessin habit quartz crystals

Raleigh, NC Reticulated Rutile on Quartz rutilated area:  .5 x .5 cm

Raleigh, NC Tessin habit smoky quartz crystal 8 x 3 x 3 cm