Large Iron-Included Quartz Crystal Cluster

Description

A sculptural cathedral-form cluster of tall prismatic Quartz crystals with a dominant central point, excellent vertical form and natural champagne-peach iron-oxide colour.

This substantial natural Quartz cluster is composed of numerous elongated prismatic crystals rising together in a cathedral-like formation. A tall, well-terminated central crystal stands above the surrounding points and gives the specimen a strong vertical silhouette.

The crystals range from transparent to translucent, revealing internal veils, growth features and fractures under changing light. Soft champagne, cream and peach tones are concentrated through parts of the cluster, produced by natural iron-oxide inclusions and surface staining.

Several secondary crystals frame the principal points and provide depth from different viewing angles. The rear and side views reveal further terminations, intergrown crystals and the natural structure of the base.

The specimen is securely presented on a custom metal support with a clear acrylic base. At 21.5 cm high and 1.515 kg, it is a substantial large-cabinet display piece from the Tongbei mining district of Fujian Province.

Handling and care: lift the display from its acrylic base rather than the crystals. Keep dry, avoid chemical cleaners and protect the terminations from impact.

Quartz is silicon dioxide, a mineral whose familiar pointed crystals develop as material is added to growing faces. It occurs in many geological settings, including mineral veins and granite-related deposits. The variety of crystal lengths, orientations and degrees of transparency makes it an especially rewarding mineral to compare: pieces with the same composition can have very different natural architecture.

The glassy lustre of Quartz comes from light reflecting off its surfaces. Clear areas allow a view into the crystal, while internal fractures, veils and inclusions can scatter that light and create softer white regions. These features are distinct from the outer crystal faces. Studying both the interior and the outline adds another layer of interest beyond the familiar pointed shape.

The recorded origin is Tongbei Mine, Fujian Province, China. Within a collection of Quartz specimens, this locality gives the piece a geographical identity alongside its particular crystal habit and natural setting.

The specimen measures 21.5 × 12 × 10 cm, with a recorded weight of 1.515 kg. Its scale gives the natural architecture room to be appreciated as a whole, while the finer growth provides detail for closer study.

Condition: natural contacts, internal fractures, small edge irregularities and extraction-related areas are visible. Please examine all nine photographs carefully; the exact specimen and stand shown will be supplied.

For display, support the stable base or the supplied mount rather than a projecting crystal. Quartz is relatively hard, but pointed ends and natural contact areas can still be damaged by an impact. Gentle handling helps preserve the arrangement that gives this individual specimen its character.