Weight – 3.04 oz’s – 86.1 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.645″ x 1.253″ tall/wide (6.720 x 3.183 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Brazil
NZD $72.00
SKU: Q4404
This incredible Quartz specimen features stunning Hematite coating inclusions giving it the slight Red color, with incredible aesthetic form sporting defined etchings and unbelievably shiny luster!! This specimen is also a Tantric Twin and is in excellent condition.
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Weight – 3.04 oz’s – 86.1 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.645″ x 1.253″ tall/wide (6.720 x 3.183 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Brazil
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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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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.
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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.
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Twin Quartz refers to Quartz crystals that have grown together from a shared base or point of origin. These crystals develop side by side, maintaining physical contact throughout their growth. While they may appear similar at first glance, there are important distinctions within this family.
Standard Twin Quartz typically consists of two crystals grown together that share proximity and some degree of energetic interaction, but do not necessarily mirror each other in size, symmetry, or orientation.
Tantric Twin Quartz is a more specific and much rarer formation. In Tantric Twins, the two crystals grow together in a balanced, cooperative relationship where both terminations remain clear and distinct, but are atop one single crystal body, where as standard Twin Quartz crystals have two separate crystal bodies with associated separate terminations that are joined together. The Tantric Twin form often appear as equals, though in some cases one termination may be larger — indicating a parent/child or teacher/student dynamic.
Tantric Twin Quartz crystals are especially prized due to their strong symbolic and practical association with partnership, cooperation, and unified purpose.
Twin Quartz crystals are composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallize in the trigonal crystal system. Twinning occurs when two crystal growth centers develop in close proximity under stable conditions, allowing the crystals to grow together rather than competing for space.
In standard Twin Quartz, the crystals may diverge slightly in orientation or development. In Tantric Twin Quartz, growth conditions are exceptionally balanced, allowing both crystals to fully express themselves while remaining physically and energetically linked.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Quartz (Twin / Tantric Twin formation) |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Defining Feature | Two crystals grown together from a shared origin |
⚠️ Handling:
Twin and Tantric Twin Quartz crystals may have vulnerable contact points between the crystals. Always lift from the base and avoid pressure on the junction.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if internal fractures are present.
☀️ Light:
Clear and Smoky varieties are light-stable. Amethyst and Citrine Tantric Twins should be protected from prolonged intense sunlight.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store where both terminations are supported and protected. These crystals are best displayed where their paired structure is clearly visible.