Weight – Without Base 4.25 oz’s – 121 gm’s
Dimensions – Without Base 3.07″ x 2.01″ tall/wide (7.8 x 5.1 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Arkansas, USA
NZD $38.00
SKU: Q4722
This Arkansas Quartz Crystal has nice form with awesome shiny luster and fine termination etchings! The removable base featuring New Zealand Paua shell comes with the crystal! This specimen is in excellent condition. We mined this piece ourselves when we were based in Arkansas during 2018/19!
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Weight – Without Base 4.25 oz’s – 121 gm’s
Dimensions – Without Base 3.07″ x 2.01″ tall/wide (7.8 x 5.1 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Arkansas, USA
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Arkansas Quartz comes primarily from the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, USA—one of the most famous and historically important Quartz-producing regions in the world. The area has been mined for Quartz since the late 1800s and remains one of the few places where Quartz is still extracted from open pockets rather than industrial blasting.
Arkansas is unusual in that Quartz crystals often form in exceptionally clean, well-defined points with high clarity and strong structural integrity. Many specimens from this region are naturally water-clear, with sharply defined terminations and minimal inclusions.
The crystal beds of Arkansas are intersected by one of the strongest telluric (Earth energy) lines in North America—often referred to as a major Earth meridian. This geological alignment contributes to the unusually consistent quality and energetic stability of the Quartz produced here.
Deep within this region are enormous Quartz bodies that remain inaccessible. These formations are left untouched due to depth, stability, and environmental protection, and are considered part of the natural structural framework of the Earth itself.
From a metaphysical perspective, Arkansas Quartz is traditionally associated with anchoring and stabilizing planetary-scale energies.
Arkansas Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system. The crystals formed in hydrothermal veins within sandstone and shale, where silica-rich fluids slowly cooled over extended periods.
The slow, stable growth conditions allowed Quartz points to develop with exceptional clarity, symmetry, and termination definition. This makes Arkansas Quartz a benchmark standard for studying classic Quartz crystallography.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Common Form | Single points, clusters |
Arkansas Quartz is known for its durability and resistance to internal fracturing. This structural stability contributes to both its physical longevity and its suitability for precision-focused work.
⚠️ Handling:
Arkansas Quartz is durable, but terminations can still chip. Handle from the base or cluster matrix.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if fractures are present. Dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Light-stable and suitable for display in well-lit environments.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store on padded surfaces. Arkansas Quartz displays beautifully as both functional and aesthetic specimens.
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Clear Quartz is the most widespread and versatile form of Quartz, valued for its transparency, structural clarity, and wide range of natural growth habits. Composed of silicon dioxide, it forms in diverse geological environments and is found on every continent.
Throughout history, Clear Quartz has been used by cultures worldwide for tools, ornamentation, ceremonial objects, and symbolic practices. Its clarity and durability made it a natural focal point for observation, reflection, and intention-based work long before modern terminology existed.
While Clear Quartz occurs globally, certain localities are especially prized for exceptional quality. Colombian Clear Quartz, particularly from high-altitude Andean regions, is widely regarded among collectors and practitioners as some of the highest-quality Clear Quartz in the world. These crystals are known for their exceptional clarity, brightness, and refined growth, often displaying high-frequency visual purity with minimal internal disruption.
Other notable sources include Brazil, Arkansas (USA), Madagascar, Himalayan regions, and Alpine environments, each producing distinctive variations in form and internal character.
Clear Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system. It commonly forms in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments.
Quartz crystals grow when silica-rich fluids cool and crystallize over extended periods. The clarity of Clear Quartz depends on growth stability, temperature consistency, and the absence of inclusions during formation.
Clear Quartz may occur as single points, clusters, twin crystals, or specialized growth formations. Its hardness and chemical stability make it one of the most durable naturally occurring minerals.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Clear / Rock Crystal) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
| Typical Formation | Hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, igneous & metamorphic rocks |
⚠️ Handling:
Clear Quartz is durable but crystal points and terminations can chip if knocked. Lift from the base when possible.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if fractures or inclusions are present. Dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Clear Quartz is light-stable and safe for normal display conditions.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store separately from softer minerals to prevent scratching. Stable display helps preserve terminations and clarity.