Natural Quartz Crystal Point on Custom Stand

Description

A distinctive long-form quartz point presented horizontally on a custom-made display stand. Polished and faceted surfaces reveal the crystal's clarity, natural internal veils and reflective planes, while the elongated profile gives the piece strong sculptural presence.

This 18 cm quartz point combines an elongated natural crystal form with carefully polished faces that open a clear view into the interior. The sharply defined termination and broad reflective planes catch light cleanly from different angles.

Inside the crystal, fine veils, feather-like fractures and reflective features create depth and intermittent rainbow flashes. One end retains a more natural, textured character, providing an attractive contrast with the polished upper surfaces.

The horizontal custom stand turns the specimen into a strong cabinet or interior display piece while allowing its full length to be appreciated. Internal fractures, inclusions and minor surface characteristics are natural features of the quartz;

The internal detail contributes a second aspect to the specimen’s appearance. Reflections emphasise the outside faces, while light passing into translucent or clearer areas reveals features within the crystal. These are different effects, and appreciating both helps explain why the piece can have visual depth even where its overall outline is relatively simple.

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, Fujian, 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 18 × 5 × 4 cm, with a recorded weight of 381 g. The proportions give a useful guide to its place in a display, with the individual crystal arrangement and mineral association remaining the principal points of interest.

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.