Weight – 10.34 oz’s – 293.1 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.259″ x 2.039″ x 1.385″ L H W (5.802 x 5.181 x 3.519 cm’s)
Country of Origin – South Africa
NZD $74.00
SKU: A926
This specimen has awesome form and beautiful purple color! This cluster has great luster and is very sparkly!!! This specimen is in very good condition and stands as shown.
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Weight – 10.34 oz’s – 293.1 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.259″ x 2.039″ x 1.385″ L H W (5.802 x 5.181 x 3.519 cm’s)
Country of Origin – South Africa
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Amethyst Clusters are among the most recognized and widely collected forms of Amethyst. Rather than growing as single points, clusters consist of multiple crystal points sharing a common base, creating a radiating crystalline surface.
The appearance of Amethyst clusters varies significantly depending on geological conditions, growth environment, and locality. Factors such as available space, mineral concentration, temperature stability, and fluid movement all influence point size, density, color zoning, and overall structure.
Some clusters form as dense carpets of small points, while others develop fewer but larger, well-terminated crystals. Color can range from pale lavender to deep violet, sometimes with zoning, phantoms, or smoky undertones.
Major sources of Amethyst clusters include Brazil, Uruguay, Zambia, Madagascar, and Russia. Each region is known for distinct characteristics — for example, Uruguay is often associated with deeper color saturation, while Brazil commonly produces larger clusters with lighter hues.
Because clusters form in open cavities, their growth is influenced by the shape and size of the host rock, resulting in highly individual specimens with natural variation and character.
Amethyst clusters form when silica-rich fluids enter open cavities within volcanic or metamorphic rock and crystallize over long periods. Multiple crystal points nucleate simultaneously on the cavity walls, growing inward toward the center.
The trigonal crystal structure of Quartz causes crystals to grow as six-sided prisms with pointed terminations. When conditions allow many growth sites to remain active at once, clusters develop rather than isolated points.
Variations in fluid chemistry, temperature, and mineral availability can cause differences in point size, clarity, and coloration within a single cluster. Growth interruptions may result in features such as phantoms, growth lines, or uneven point heights.
The characteristic purple color of Amethyst results from trace iron within the Quartz lattice combined with natural irradiation and subsequent geological heating.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Amethyst variety) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
⚠️ Sunlight & Heat:
Prolonged exposure to strong sunlight or heat may cause some Amethyst clusters to fade over time. Indirect or filtered light is recommended for display.
✋ Handling:
While Quartz is relatively hard, cluster points can chip if struck. Lift clusters from the base rather than by individual points.
🧼 Cleaning:
Clean using lukewarm water and a soft brush to remove dust between points. Avoid harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners.
📦 Storage & Display:
Place clusters on stable surfaces where they are unlikely to be bumped. Padding beneath the base can help prevent accidental movement.
These crystals have all the properties of Quartz. In addition, being in cluster form enables the crystal points’ combined energy to spread out, benefiting entire rooms. In the case of very large Quartz Clusters, whole houses and neighborhoods will benefit!
You may place other crystals carefully on clusters to charge them.
Quartz Clusters attract and enable you to use more life force energy. Have it around you, on you, or in elixir form, in you!
Quartz Clusters seek to bring balance on all our body levels.
Quartz has the ability to receive, store and send energy, which makes it a powerful manifestation tool. Hold/gaze into the crystal, and put your thought/need (what you wish to manifest) into it. The Quartz Cluster receives the thought (and the feeling behind the thought), then stores and transmits those thoughts and feelings into the ethers. Thus, even while you’re not thinking about that particular manifestation, the Quartz Cluster is still working on your behalf, putting out your thought forms.
This process has the effect of drawing your manifestation towards you at a much greater rate than before. They are Power tools, and you have to love ’em!
Many refer to this process as programming. Many books state that a crystal can hold only one program, but scientists have found a way to store terabytes of data into a single bubble that makes up the mist you see in the Quartz. My feeling is that Quartz crystals can in fact hold and run more programs than we could give in our lifetime!
Quartz is one of the most flexible crystal tools around. It is very responsive to our intent. What you intend is what you get! It is also one of the most powerful tools and should be treated as such.
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Spirit Quartz is a distinctive crystal formation characterized by a central Quartz point that is completely covered in a sparkling layer of smaller, secondary crystals. This druzy overgrowth gives Spirit Quartz its unmistakable shimmering appearance.
Spirit Quartz is also commonly known as Cactus Quartz or Pineapple Quartz, names inspired by its textured, clustered surface.
The vast majority of Spirit Quartz comes from South Africa, particularly from the Magaliesberg region. This locality is considered the world’s primary source of true Spirit Quartz.
What makes Spirit Quartz especially fascinating is that no two specimens are ever the same. Each crystal develops its own unique arrangement of secondary points, making every piece a one-of-a-kind expression of natural growth.
Spirit Quartz occurs in multiple Quartz varieties and combinations, contributing to its diversity and visual richness.
Spirit Quartz forms when a primary Quartz crystal completes its initial growth phase and is later subjected to a renewed influx of silica-rich fluid. This second growth phase causes numerous tiny Quartz crystals to nucleate and grow directly on the surface of the original crystal.
The result is a central crystal completely encrusted in fine secondary points, creating the signature sparkling “coat” that defines Spirit Quartz.
This formation requires very specific conditions, including stable temperature, chemistry, and time, allowing both generations of crystal growth to remain intact.
Spirit Quartz can form in several Quartz varieties, depending on trace elements and growth conditions present during formation.
Spirit Quartz may occur as:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Spirit Quartz formation) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
⚠️ Structural Sensitivity:
The fine secondary crystals can be delicate. Avoid impacts or pressure that may dislodge surface points.
☀️ Sunlight & Heat:
Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight may fade Amethyst-based Spirit Quartz. Display in indirect light.
🧼 Cleaning:
Clean gently with lukewarm water and a very soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners or strong water pressure.
📦 Storage & Display:
Display on padded or stable surfaces where the crystal will not be knocked or vibrated.