Quartz with Hematite Cluster on Matrix QUA58

This piece has several perfectly formed quartz points covered in red hematite in different sizes. It is a beautiful cluster that is perfectly imperfect and should be placed in a stand for extra stability. This piece will make an excellent display piece and great addition to any mineral collection.

This piece was collected at the Jinlong Mine in China and was part of a grouping bought at the 2015 Tucson Mineral Show. This is a composite specimens of quartz, or silicon dioxide, and hematite, or iron oxide. Long, well formed quartz prisms are coated with particulate, red hematite and project outward from the matrix.

Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth’s continental crust, after feldspar. Over 70% of the land we walk on is comprised of quartz or other silicates in one form or another.

Modern metaphysical practitioners call rock crystal the “universal crystal” because of its numerous abilities to sharpen insight, enhance spiritual development, improve concentration, refine focus, and energize the mind.

Modern metaphysicists believe that hematite enhances energy, vitality, memory, and intellect; helps to tolerate stress; and aids overall healing.

Weight: 7.1 ounces/ 198.446662 grams

Size: length 3″ x width 1.75″ x height range 1.75″ – 2.25″

Locality: Jinlong Mine, Guangdong Province, China