Totally Crystalized Hollandite Included Quartz Cluster

NZD $130.00

SKU: Q3603


This Brazilian Quartz crystal features fantastic clarity and luster with wicked Hollandite inclusions and is totally terminated!! This specimen is in excellent condition. Check out the video just below for the best look at this great specimen!

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Weight – 5.68 oz’s – 161 gm’s

Dimensions – 3.15″ x 2.91″ long/wide (8 x 7.4 cm’s)

Country of Origin – Brazil

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Included Quartz Origins & Background

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 Geological Information

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.

Physical Properties

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

Structural Significance

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.

Included Quartz Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ 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.

Included Quartz Metaphysical Properties

Included Quartz is traditionally regarded as a synergistic amplifier. It carries all the core properties of Quartz while simultaneously expressing the energetic qualities of the mineral inclusion contained within it.

Amplification & Synergy

Quartz is known for its ability to attract, store, and transmit life force energy. When another mineral is present inside the Quartz, that mineral’s properties are amplified and made more accessible.

Rather than competing, the two energies are traditionally understood to work in cooperation:

  • The inclusion provides specific qualities or focus
  • The Quartz amplifies, stabilizes, and distributes that energy

Practical Exercise — Inclusion Focus Work

  • Hold the crystal and visually focus on the inclusion.
  • Acknowledge the qualities of the included mineral.
  • Allow Quartz to amplify and distribute that energy.
  • Remain receptive rather than directive.

This method helps develop a direct relationship with both the host crystal and its internal companion.

Life Force Energy & Vitality

Included Quartz attracts and enables the use of greater amounts of life force energy. It may be worked with:

  • Placed around the body
  • Carried on the person
  • Used during meditation
  • Prepared as an elixir (when inclusion type is safe)

Adaptability & Integrated Growth

Because Included Quartz forms through cooperation between multiple minerals, it is often associated with adaptability, integration, and working harmoniously with complex influences.

Included Quartz Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Included Quartz works well with most stones and is especially effective alongside
Clear Quartz
to reinforce amplification,
Black Tourmaline
for grounding amplified energy,
and stones related to the specific inclusion for focused work.

Included Quartz Cleansing & Charging — Match the Inclusion

⚠️ Important:
Always consider the nature of the inclusion when cleansing.

Recommended approach:

  • Use gentle methods first (sound, moonlight, intention).
  • Avoid soaking if the inclusion is water-sensitive.
  • When in doubt, dry methods are safest.

Summary

Included Quartz is a powerful cooperative crystal, combining the amplifying intelligence of Quartz with the distinct qualities of the minerals it contains. By integrating and enhancing multiple energies within a single form, it offers versatility, vitality, and deeply personalized energetic work—making each specimen a truly one-of-a-kind ally.

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Double Terminated Quartz Origins & Background

Double Terminated Quartz refers to Quartz crystals that naturally form with a termination at both ends, rather than the more common single-point growth where one end is attached to a matrix or host rock. This is a true growth habit, not a separate mineral species, and it can occur in clear quartz, smoky quartz, amethyst, and included varieties depending on locality and conditions.

Double termination typically forms when a Quartz crystal grows in an open cavity where both ends remain free, or when the crystal grows in a fluid or clay-rich environment that allows it to develop without permanently attaching to a host surface. Because this requires specific stability and space during growth, fine double terminated specimens are less common than standard points.

Some double terminated crystals are true “floaters,” meaning they grew completely free and may show overall symmetry, clear faces, and terminations at both ends. Others may have one end slightly more developed, or show subtle contact points where the crystal briefly touched surrounding material during growth.

In the marketplace, it is important to distinguish natural double termination from cut or polished pieces. Authentic double terminated Quartz shows natural growth lines, consistent termination geometry, and unpolished faces (unless the specimen has been intentionally polished as a separate treatment, which should be disclosed).

Double Terminated Quartz Geological Information

Double Terminated Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, like all Quartz. The double terminated form is created by growth conditions rather than chemistry.

This habit most commonly develops in:

  • Open vugs or cavities where the crystal can grow unobstructed
  • Clay beds or sediment pockets that allow crystals to form as “floaters”
  • Stable hydrothermal environments with long growth windows

Because Quartz is durable and chemically stable, double terminated crystals often preserve their terminations well—though tips can still chip if struck.

Physical Properties

Property Value
Mineral Species Quartz (Double Terminated growth habit)
Chemical Formula SiO₂
Crystal System Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 7
Luster Vitreous
Transparency Transparent to translucent
Fracture Conchoidal
Defining Feature Natural terminations on both ends

Why Double Termination Matters (Structurally)

From a formation perspective, the key difference is that energy of growth and crystallographic development occurred in two directions. This often creates a strong sense of symmetry and “completeness,” which is one reason these crystals are treasured both aesthetically and in metaphysical practice.

Double Terminated Quartz Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ Handling:
Double Terminated Quartz has two vulnerable ends. Always lift from the center or base area and avoid tapping either termination against hard surfaces.

🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if the crystal contains fractures or inclusions. Dry thoroughly.

☀️ Light:
Clear Double Terminated Quartz is light-stable. Colored varieties (smoky/amethyst) should be protected from prolonged intense sunlight.

📦 Storage & Display:
Store cushioned and separated from other specimens to protect both tips. For display, use stable stands that support the center without pressure on terminations.

Double Terminated Quartz Metaphysical Properties

Double Terminated Quartz is traditionally regarded as one of the most practical and immediately “usable” Quartz forms for energetic balance and intentional work. Because it naturally terminates at both ends, it is symbolically associated with two-way flow—receiving and transmitting, giving and returning, clearing and charging.

In traditional crystal language, a single-terminated Quartz point is often used to direct energy in one primary direction. A double terminated crystal, by contrast, is viewed as capable of moving energy in either direction, or in a balanced exchange between two points of focus. Many practitioners work with it as a bridge, a harmonizer, and a stabilizer—especially when the goal is integration rather than intensity.

Two-Way Flow & Directed Intention

Double Terminated Quartz is commonly used for guiding energy through thought patterns and intention. Practitioners often describe it as highly responsive: the direction of focus can be “set” by the mind, breath, or visualization.

A simple way to work with this is to hold the crystal horizontally and decide which end is “sending” and which is “receiving” for that session. Over time, many people develop a very intuitive relationship with the crystal, allowing it to function as an extension of intention rather than a separate tool.

Balancing Energy Fields & Chakra Bridging

One of the most widely used traditional applications for Double Terminated Quartz is balancing between two energetic centers. It is often used as a bridge between:

  • Overactive and underactive chakras
  • Mental and emotional states
  • Two people in communication or relationship work
  • Two intentions that need to be unified into one clear plan

A classic example is placing a double terminated crystal between two chakras where imbalance is present—such as the Root and Sacral. Traditional practice suggests the crystal assists the two centers in “self-balancing” by encouraging equalization and flow, rather than forcing one to dominate.

This is why Double Terminated Quartz is often described as a crystal of equilibrium: it helps energy move to where it is needed and reduce excess where it is not.

Holding Between the Palms — Energetic Circuit Work

Many people find Double Terminated Quartz especially exciting to work with directly because it can be held like an energetic bridge between the palms. In traditional practice, holding it between both hands is believed to create a circuit-like sensation—an awareness of flow through the hands, arms, and field around the body.

A simple traditional method:

  • Sit comfortably and hold the crystal gently between the palms.
  • Allow the breath to slow and become steady.
  • Notice any sensation of warmth, tingling, pulsing, or “current.”
  • Set a calm intention: balance, clarity, grounding, or release.
  • Allow the sensation to expand through the body without forcing it.

This technique is often used for quick re-centering, energetic coherence, or preparation before meditation.

Relationship, Communication & Neutral Mediation

Because of its symbolic two-way nature, Double Terminated Quartz is often used to support:

  • Balanced conversation and listening
  • Mutual understanding without dominance
  • Conflict resolution where both sides must be heard
  • Practitioner work where neutrality and accuracy matter

Many practitioners consider it an excellent tool when strong emotions are present, because it encourages circulation and integration rather than fixation.

Crystal Grids, Mandalas & Energy Architecture

Double Terminated Quartz is exceptionally popular for grids and mandalas because it functions as a structural “connector” crystal. In grid work, it is often placed:

  • Between stones to link their intentions
  • Along pathways to guide flow through the design
  • At transitions between zones of a grid
  • As directional “bridges” pointing toward a center stone

Many grid builders use double terminated crystals like energetic wiring—connecting nodes, balancing currents, and ensuring the design functions as a coherent whole rather than isolated components.

Double Terminated Quartz Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Double Terminated Quartz pairs easily with most stones and is especially useful for unifying mixed energies in one session.

It works beautifully alongside
Clear Quartz
for amplification,
Smoky Quartz
for grounding balance,
Selenite
for cleansing and clarity,
and
Amethyst
for calm insight.

Double Terminated Quartz Cleansing & Charging — Keep It Clear

⚠️ Important:
Because Double Terminated Quartz is often used as a bridge between energies, it benefits from regular gentle clearing to keep its “signal” crisp.

Water safety:
Double Terminated Quartz is water-safe for brief rinsing, but avoid prolonged soaking if fractures are present.

Recommended crystal-safe options:

  • Sound: singing bowls, bells, or gentle tones.
  • Moonlight: overnight exposure.
  • Smoke cleansing: light wafting only.
  • Selenite plate: dry-cleansing support.
  • Intention reset: hold between palms and set purpose clearly.

Tip:
If you use the crystal for balancing two areas, end the session by holding it at the heart for a moment to “neutralize” the field before storing.

Summary

Double Terminated Quartz is a crystal of balance, exchange, and energetic intelligence. With terminations at both ends, it supports two-way flow, chakra bridging, and coherent grid work—making it one of the most practical and exciting Quartz tools for both personal practice and advanced energy architecture.