Aesthetic Smoky Quartz Crystal with Internal Phantom Chevron Patterns - Display Specimen - Height: 12 cm - Width: 10 cm- 800 g

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Natural Smoky Quartz crystal specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, weighing 800 g with dimensions 12 cm high, 10 cm wide and 9 cm deep, featuring internal phantom chevron patterns and a polished termination on a raw white quartz matrix.

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Up for auction is a highly aesthetic, exceptionally clear Phantom Smoky Quartz Crystal specimen.

This striking collector's piece perfectly showcases the geological history of crystal growth, where an older crystal structure was paused and coated before the outer quartz layer finished growing over it.

Key features of this premium lot:

Spectacular Internal Phantoms: The crystal features crisp, well-defined dark smoky-brown phantom lines forming distinct geometric chevron "ghost" points inside the core.

Exceptional Transparency:

The main crystal body boasts outstanding clarity and water-clear transparency, allowing light to flood the interior and clearly illuminate the internal growth layers.

Polished Faces with Raw Base:

The main termination faces have been masterfully polished to a high-gloss, mirror-like finish to maximize internal visibility.

The crystal sits naturally on its original, raw white quartz matrix root.

Specifications:

Mineral Type: Natural Quartz (Smoky Phantom variety)

Condition: Expertly polished termination faces, natural raw base matrix.

Up for auction is a highly aesthetic, exceptionally clear Phantom Smoky Quartz Crystal specimen.

This striking collector's piece perfectly showcases the geological history of crystal growth, where an older crystal structure was paused and coated before the outer quartz layer finished growing over it.

Key features of this premium lot:

Spectacular Internal Phantoms: The crystal features crisp, well-defined dark smoky-brown phantom lines forming distinct geometric chevron "ghost" points inside the core.

Exceptional Transparency:

The main crystal body boasts outstanding clarity and water-clear transparency, allowing light to flood the interior and clearly illuminate the internal growth layers.

Polished Faces with Raw Base:

The main termination faces have been masterfully polished to a high-gloss, mirror-like finish to maximize internal visibility.

The crystal sits naturally on its original, raw white quartz matrix root.

Specifications:

Mineral Type: Natural Quartz (Smoky Phantom variety)

Condition: Expertly polished termination faces, natural raw base matrix.

Details

Mineral form
Aesthetic Smoky Quartz Crystal with Internal Phantom Chevron Patterns - Display Specimen
Weight
800 g
Origin (region/city)
Minas Gerais
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
12 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
9 cm
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Objects sold
100%
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