Weight – 5.49 lb’s – 2.49 kg’s
Dimensions – 10.47″ x 8.11″ long/wide (26.6 x 20.6 cm’s)
Country of Origin – New Zealand
USD $150.00
SKU: Q4588
This Quartz specimen from New Zealand features incredible Pseudomorph form and nice shiny Milky Quartz Flower form! It is in excellent condition. Be sure to watch the video for the best look at this wonderful piece. This quartz is known as sauralite azeztulite in some circles.
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Weight – 5.49 lb’s – 2.49 kg’s
Dimensions – 10.47″ x 8.11″ long/wide (26.6 x 20.6 cm’s)
Country of Origin – New Zealand
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Milky Quartz is one of the most common yet most misunderstood varieties of Quartz. Often overlooked in favor of clearer specimens, Milky Quartz is in fact one of the great information holders and distributors within the crystal world.
Milky Quartz occurs worldwide, but New Zealand Milky Quartz deserves special recognition. NZ Milky Quartz is exceptionally vibrant, often displaying a luminous softness rather than a dull opacity. These specimens carry a clean, coherent feel that reflects both their geological environment and the relatively unpolluted landscapes from which they originate. They are quietly powerful, deeply stabilizing, and far more sophisticated than their appearance suggests.
Milky Quartz has historically been used less for ornamentation and more as a working stone—one that supports collective processes, long-term stability, and subtle but profound shifts.
Milky Quartz is chemically identical to all Quartz varieties (silicon dioxide, SiO₂). Its cloudy or milky appearance is caused by countless microscopic fluid inclusions—tiny bubbles of un-solidified silica-rich solution trapped during crystal growth.
These inclusions scatter light, giving Milky Quartz its characteristic soft white translucence. Unlike fractures or impurities, these bubbles are a direct result of rapid or fluctuating growth conditions and are integral to the crystal’s structure.
Recent scientific research has demonstrated that information can be stored at extraordinary density within microscopic structures similar to those found in Quartz inclusions—supporting the idea that Milky Quartz is structurally well suited to information storage and transmission.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Milky variety) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous to greasy |
| Transparency | Translucent to opaque |
| Defining Feature | Microscopic fluid inclusions |
Some Milky Quartz specimens may appear to become clearer or cloudier over time. Structurally, this is related to light interaction with internal inclusions and surface conditions, but it aligns well with the long-observed behavior of Milky Quartz as a dynamic rather than static crystal.
⚠️ Handling:
Milky Quartz is durable but should still be handled with care to avoid surface chipping.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if fractures are present. Dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Light-stable and suitable for display.
📦 Storage & Display:
Milky Quartz thrives in active environments. It does not require isolation and often performs best when placed where people live, work, or communicate.
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Quartz Clusters are natural groupings of multiple Quartz crystal points growing together on a shared base. Each point retains its own termination while remaining energetically and structurally connected to the whole. This formation allows Quartz Clusters to function as collective radiators of energy rather than single directional tools.
Clusters form in open cavities where many crystals nucleate simultaneously under stable conditions. Because of this cooperative growth, clusters are often viewed as symbols of unity, cooperation, and shared purpose.
Quartz Clusters can occur in Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, and many other Quartz varieties, with each type adding its own character to the cluster’s overall influence.
Quartz Clusters are composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallize in the trigonal crystal system. The clustered habit forms when multiple crystal points grow together from a shared substrate, typically within vugs or cavities in host rock.
Each point within a cluster follows the same crystallographic rules as individual Quartz crystals, but the collective arrangement allows for multidirectional growth and energy dispersion.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Cluster formation) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Defining Feature | Multiple naturally terminated points |
Because each point radiates outward, clusters naturally disperse energy in all directions rather than focusing it in a single beam. This makes them ideal for environmental work, group settings, and energetic stabilization of larger spaces.
⚠️ Handling:
Lift Quartz Clusters from the base rather than individual points. Terminations can chip if knocked together.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if fractures or inclusions are present. Dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Clear Quartz Clusters are light-stable. Amethyst or Smoky varieties should be protected from prolonged intense sunlight.
📦 Storage & Display:
Display where the cluster can radiate freely. Avoid stacking heavy objects on top of points.
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New Zealand Quartz is exceptionally rare and difficult to source. Unlike many Quartz localities worldwide, New Zealand Quartz is not commercially mined. Most specimens come from long-abandoned, often century-old workings known only to a handful of elderly rock hounds who possess both the knowledge and the boldness to enter these remote and frequently unstable mines.
Because of this, New Zealand Quartz is gathered in extremely small quantities, often by hand, and only when conditions allow. These factors make authentic New Zealand Quartz increasingly scarce and highly prized.
Energetically, New Zealand Quartz carries a vibrant, youthful exuberance. It has often been described as the “children of the Quartz world” — fresh, unspoiled, and bursting with creative momentum. Meditating with these crystals frequently brings a sense of purity of spirit, optimism, and renewed enthusiasm for life.
Each specimen is highly individual. When working with New Zealand Quartz, an open mind and intuitive approach are strongly encouraged, as no two crystals express themselves in quite the same way.
New Zealand Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system. What makes Quartz from this region exceptional is not its chemistry, but the unusual growth habits and matrix associations it commonly exhibits.
Most New Zealand Quartz forms on a Milky Quartz matrix. Individual crystals typically emerge milky at the base and transition into clearer terminations, creating a visual and structural progression that is quite distinctive.
These growth habits are uncommon globally and contribute significantly to the geological and collector value of New Zealand Quartz.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Milky to clear (often transitional) |
| Common Matrix | Milky Quartz |
⚠️ Handling:
Handle with care, especially around cascading or scepter formations. Always lift from the base.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if pseudomorph structures or fractures are present.
☀️ Light:
Light-stable. Safe for display.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store in a stable, cushioned environment. These crystals enjoy being visible and actively worked with.
