Highly Crystalline White Quartz Cluster Brilliantly Sparkling Druzy Surface. - Height: 240 mm - Width: 100 mm- 2160 g - (1)

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A single specimen of a highly crystalline white quartz druzy cluster from Brazil, mounted on a black metal base, weighing 2.16 kg with dimensions 240 × 100 × 100 mm.

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Clear quartz crystal cluster — This lot features a magnificent white quartz druse from Brazil, a visually striking specimen mounted on an elegant metal base that enhances its sculptural form and verticality. The object stands out as a genuine fragment of geological history, transformed into a piece of natural art by its extraordinary crystallization and dramatic presence. The entire surface of the sample is a dense, vibrant carpet of countless quartz microcrystals. This structure, known as a druse, creates an exceptionally brilliant visual effect. When examined up close, every single crystal displays a perfect pyramidal termination and highly lustrous faces that catch and refract light in every direction, producing a diffuse sparkle reminiscent of frost or crystallized sugar. The crystalline mass has a luminous white color and a visual texture evoking purity and natural complexity. The three-dimensionality of the surface is remarkable, with a wavy pattern and volumes that follow one another dynamically, testifying to the free growth of the crystals inside a rock cavity. Upon closer inspection, there are tiny mineral inclusions of dark color, probably small crystals of metallic oxides, scattered on the white surface like a delicate dusting. These contrast points not only add character and uniqueness to the specimen but also attest to its absolute authenticity and the natural formation process. Geologically, this druse formed through a hydrothermal process. Overheated aqueous solutions saturated with silica (SiO₂) penetrated fractures or geodes in preexisting rocks. With the slow and progressive cooling of these fluids, the quartz began to crystallize on the cavity walls, developing the magnificent aggregation we admire today. Brazil’s deposits are world-renowned for their capacity to produce quartz of exceptional quality and size, making this origin a guarantee of value. The specimen is firmly mounted on a black metal base with a minimalist, contemporary design, conceived to present the mineral as a sculpture. The support is not only functional but also aesthetically integrated with the object, allowing its volume and orientation to be fully appreciated. The back of the sample reveals the original rock matrix, offering a fascinating textural contrast and a hint of its growth environment. For its size, crystallization quality, and elegant presentation, this piece represents a highly valuable item for both mineral collectors and interior designers seeking a unique natural object with a strong decorative impact.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Clear quartz crystal cluster — This lot features a magnificent white quartz druse from Brazil, a visually striking specimen mounted on an elegant metal base that enhances its sculptural form and verticality. The object stands out as a genuine fragment of geological history, transformed into a piece of natural art by its extraordinary crystallization and dramatic presence. The entire surface of the sample is a dense, vibrant carpet of countless quartz microcrystals. This structure, known as a druse, creates an exceptionally brilliant visual effect. When examined up close, every single crystal displays a perfect pyramidal termination and highly lustrous faces that catch and refract light in every direction, producing a diffuse sparkle reminiscent of frost or crystallized sugar. The crystalline mass has a luminous white color and a visual texture evoking purity and natural complexity. The three-dimensionality of the surface is remarkable, with a wavy pattern and volumes that follow one another dynamically, testifying to the free growth of the crystals inside a rock cavity. Upon closer inspection, there are tiny mineral inclusions of dark color, probably small crystals of metallic oxides, scattered on the white surface like a delicate dusting. These contrast points not only add character and uniqueness to the specimen but also attest to its absolute authenticity and the natural formation process. Geologically, this druse formed through a hydrothermal process. Overheated aqueous solutions saturated with silica (SiO₂) penetrated fractures or geodes in preexisting rocks. With the slow and progressive cooling of these fluids, the quartz began to crystallize on the cavity walls, developing the magnificent aggregation we admire today. Brazil’s deposits are world-renowned for their capacity to produce quartz of exceptional quality and size, making this origin a guarantee of value. The specimen is firmly mounted on a black metal base with a minimalist, contemporary design, conceived to present the mineral as a sculpture. The support is not only functional but also aesthetically integrated with the object, allowing its volume and orientation to be fully appreciated. The back of the sample reveals the original rock matrix, offering a fascinating textural contrast and a hint of its growth environment. For its size, crystallization quality, and elegant presentation, this piece represents a highly valuable item for both mineral collectors and interior designers seeking a unique natural object with a strong decorative impact.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Highly Crystalline White Quartz Cluster
Mineral form
Brilliantly Sparkling Druzy Surface.
Supplement
Specimen of Sparkling Drusy Quartz
Weight
2160 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
240 mm
Width
100 mm
Depth
100 mm
ItalyVerified
14218
Objects sold
98.41%
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