Weight – 1.56 oz’s – 44.1 gm’s
Dimensions – 1.732″ x 1.435″ tall/wide (4.400 x 3.645 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Inner Mongolia
SKU: Q4697
This specimen has superb form and definition! It consists of Spirit Quartz like Flower Form over Green Hedenbergite Quartz Crystals!
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Weight – 1.56 oz’s – 44.1 gm’s
Dimensions – 1.732″ x 1.435″ tall/wide (4.400 x 3.645 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Inner Mongolia
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Cascading Quartz is a descriptive term used for Quartz crystals that display multiple smaller crystals, stepped growth, or triangular Elestial-like formations flowing down the sides of a central crystal. These secondary growths appear to “cascade” downward, giving the crystal a layered, abundant, and highly textured appearance.
This growth habit is also commonly referred to as Candlestick Quartz or Pineapple Quartz, reflecting the way the crystal surface builds outward in repeating layers. In rarer examples, this cascading effect may also appear on the termination itself.
Cascading Quartz is most often found in Milky Quartz. While sometimes overlooked compared to ultra-clear Quartz, Milky Quartz carries its own ancient, steady, and deeply grounded wisdom — making it a perfect host for this complex growth style.
These crystals are highly expressive records of long-term, uninterrupted growth. Their form reflects accumulation, cooperation, and the gradual building of knowledge over time rather than sudden or singular expression.
Cascading Quartz is a growth habit rather than a separate mineral species. It forms when Quartz continues to crystallize in fluctuating conditions, allowing repeated secondary crystal growth along the sides of an existing crystal.
These layered formations are commonly associated with Elestial-style growth, where silica-rich fluids deposit in stages rather than in a single uninterrupted phase. This produces the stepped, triangular, and overlapping crystal structures characteristic of Cascading Quartz.
The predominance of Milky Quartz in these formations is due to the presence of fluid inclusions and micro-bubbles captured during growth. These inclusions soften clarity but deepen structural complexity.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Cascading / Candlestick / Pineapple habit) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous to silky |
| Transparency | Opaque to translucent |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe. Rinse gently with lukewarm water and use a soft brush to clean between layered growths. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, which may stress delicate secondary formations.
✋ Handling:
Handle with care. The cascading layers can be more fragile than smooth-sided crystals.
☀️ Sunlight:
Stable in normal light conditions.
📦 Storage:
Store separately or with padding to protect intricate surface growth.