Weight – 4.70 oz’s – 133.3 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.117″ x 2.072″ x 2.873″ L x W x H (5.377 x 5.263 x 7.298 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Zambia
NZD $40.00
SKU: Q2974
This Zambian Quartz Cluster is exceptional with wonderful clarity throughout the crystal!! It has superb luster and beautiful aesthetics! So many hidden treasures on this piece. It is 100% crystallized! This specimen is in excellent condition!!
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Weight – 4.70 oz’s – 133.3 gm’s
Dimensions – 2.117″ x 2.072″ x 2.873″ L x W x H (5.377 x 5.263 x 7.298 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Zambia
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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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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.