Weight – 0.25 oz’s – 7.1 gm’s
Dimensions – 1.42″ x 0.59″ tall/wide (3.6 x 1.5 cm’s)
Country of Origin – South Africa
USD $18.00
SKU: Q4529
This incredible Quartz specimen features stunning Hematite inclusions giving it the nice red color and awesome Phantoms! This crystal displays great aesthetic form sporting intricate etchings and shiny luster!! This specimen is in excellent condition.
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Weight – 0.25 oz’s – 7.1 gm’s
Dimensions – 1.42″ x 0.59″ tall/wide (3.6 x 1.5 cm’s)
Country of Origin – South Africa
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Hematite is one of the most important and widely distributed iron minerals on Earth. Its name derives from the Greek word haima, meaning “blood,” referencing the reddish streak Hematite produces when powdered—despite often appearing metallic gray or black in solid form.
Hematite has been used by humans since prehistoric times for pigments, tools, ceremonial objects, and grounding talismans. Today, it remains prized both as a mineral specimen and as a practical stone for grounding and focus.
Major sources of Hematite include Brazil, Australia, South Africa, England, Canada, and the United States. It occurs in massive, botryoidal, tabular, and crystalline forms, as well as polished disks, pendants, and beads.
Hematite is an iron oxide mineral with the chemical formula Fe₂O₃. It crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system and forms in a wide range of geological environments, including sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous settings.
Hematite is one of the primary ores of iron and plays a major role in Earth’s geologic and industrial history. It often forms alongside Quartz, Magnetite, Goethite, and other iron-rich minerals.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Hematite |
| Chemical Formula | Fe₂O₃ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 5–6 |
| Luster | Metallic to earthy |
| Color | Steel-gray, black, reddish-brown |
| Streak | Reddish-brown |
| Density | High |
Hematite’s density and iron-rich composition give it a pronounced physical “weight,” which contributes to its long-standing association with grounding and stability.
⚠️ Handling:
Hematite is generally durable, though polished pieces can chip if dropped.
🧼 Cleaning:
Avoid prolonged water exposure, especially for polished or coated pieces. Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Light-stable under normal conditions.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store separately from very hard minerals to avoid scratching. Hematite disks and pendants are ideal for daily wear.
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Phantom Quartz is one of the most symbolically powerful growth forms in the Quartz family. These crystals contain visible internal “phantoms” — ghost-like images of earlier stages of the crystal’s own development preserved within the body of the crystal itself.
Each phantom represents a pause, interruption, or shift during the crystal’s growth cycle. Rather than halting development permanently, the Quartz resumes growth and carries the record of that moment forward. Because of this, Phantom Quartz has long been associated with evolution, resilience, and the ability to move forward after disruption.
Phantom Quartz occurs in many Quartz varieties, including Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst, and included forms. Each variety adds its own nuance to the phantom’s expression and influence.
Phantom Quartz forms when a crystal’s growth is temporarily interrupted by the introduction of another substance or a change in environmental conditions. This interruption leaves a visible layer on the crystal’s termination before growth resumes, encapsulating that earlier stage within the final crystal.
The most powerful and visually striking phantoms are referred to as 3D phantoms. In these specimens, the interrupting material fully coats the termination, creating a complete three-dimensional “crystal within a crystal.”
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Phantom growth) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Defining Feature | Visible internal growth stages |
⚠️ Handling:
Handle gently to protect internal clarity and phantom visibility. Lift from the base where possible.
🧼 Cleaning:
Brief water rinsing is generally safe. Avoid prolonged soaking if fractures or inclusions are present.
☀️ Light:
Protect Smoky and Amethyst Phantom Quartz from prolonged intense sunlight.
📦 Storage & Display:
Display with good lighting to reveal internal phantoms. These crystals benefit from being seen and consciously worked with.
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Included Quartz refers to Quartz crystals that contain other minerals trapped within them during growth. These inclusions may appear as needles, clouds, veils, phantoms, sprays, plates, threads, or granular deposits, each reflecting the geological conditions present at the time of formation.
Common inclusions include Chlorite, Rutile, Tourmaline, Titanium-bearing minerals, Iron oxides, and many others. Each specimen is inherently unique, as the timing, chemistry, and environment of growth determine the inclusion’s shape, placement, and density.
Included Quartz occurs worldwide, with notable localities in Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, India, the United States, and parts of Africa. Because inclusions record a snapshot of the crystal’s growth history, many collectors consider Included Quartz to be a visual and geological record of Earth’s evolving conditions.
Included Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, consistent with all Quartz varieties. The defining feature is the presence of one or more foreign minerals incorporated during crystal growth.
Inclusions form when Quartz grows in environments where other minerals are suspended in hydrothermal fluids. As the Quartz crystal develops, these minerals may become trapped internally rather than being excluded or deposited on the surface. Growth may continue around the inclusion, fully enclosing it within the crystal body.
In some cases, inclusions outline earlier growth stages, forming phantoms. In others, needle-like or fibrous inclusions such as Rutile or Tourmaline grow simultaneously with the Quartz, creating complex internal structures.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz with mineral inclusions |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ (host crystal) |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 (host crystal) |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Defining Feature | Internal mineral inclusions |
From a geological perspective, inclusions provide valuable insight into the temperature, pressure, and chemistry present during crystal formation. Each Included Quartz specimen is effectively a natural archive of its growth environment.
⚠️ Handling:
Included Quartz is generally durable, but internal fractures or delicate inclusions may be present. Handle gently and avoid sudden impacts.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking, especially for crystals with visible fractures or porous inclusions. Dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Most Included Quartz is light-stable. Some iron-rich inclusions may darken slightly with prolonged intense sunlight.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store separated from harder specimens to prevent chipping. Display securely to protect terminations.