Item Description
This exceptional Arkansas Quartz cluster showcases the pristine beauty and powerful energy that makes Arkansas quartz world-renowned among collectors and crystal enthusiasts. Weighing 11.9 kilograms (26.2 lbs), this impressive specimen features dramatic, well-formed crystal points with exceptional clarity and brilliant natural luster.
The cluster displays a stunning architectural formation with multiple large, translucent quartz points rising from a solid matrix base. The crystals exhibit beautiful terminations, natural striations, and internal clarity that captures and reflects light beautifully. Subtle peachy-pink hues add warmth to the predominantly clear crystals, creating visual depth and character.
Metaphysical Properties:
Clear Quartz is revered as the "Master Healer" and "Universal Crystal," known for amplifying energy, intention, and consciousness. It's believed to enhance clarity of thought, spiritual awareness, and manifestation abilities. Arkansas Quartz is particularly valued for its pure, high-frequency vibration and exceptional energy-conducting properties, making it ideal for meditation, energy work, and crystal grids.
Specifications:
- Weight: 11.9 kg (26.2 lbs)
- Origin: Arkansas, USA
- Type: Natural Clear Quartz Cluster
- Features: Large crystal points, excellent clarity, natural formation
This is a one-of-a-kind collector's piece that would make a stunning centerpiece for any crystal collection, meditation space, or healing practice. Each angle reveals new details and light play within the crystals.
Quartz
The Universal Crystal
Properties of Quartz
Physical Properties
Category:
Silicate Mineral
Chemical Formula:
SiO2
Crystal Class:
α-Quartz: Trapezohedral; β-Quartz: Trapezohedral (Class 6 2 2)
Crystal System:
α-Quartz: Trigonal; β-Quartz: Hexagonal
Dana Classification:
75.01.03.01 (Tectosilicates)
Name:
Quartz
Space Group:
α-Quartz: P3221 (no. 154), β-Quartz: P6222 (no. 180)
Strunz Classification:
4.DA.05 (Oxides)
Synonym:
Agate, Amethyst, Aventurine, Carnelian, Cat's Eye, Chalcedony, Chert, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Flint, Hornstone, Jasper, Moss Agate, Plasma, Prase, Rock Crystal, Rose Quartz, Sapphire Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Tigers Eye
Unit Cell:
a = 4.9133 Å, c = 5.4053 Å; Z=3
Mineral Identification
Birefringence: +0.009 (B-G interval)
Cleavage: {0110} Indistinct
Common Colors: Colorless, Various depending on inclusions
Crystal Habit: 6-Sided Prism, Hexagonal Terminations, Drusy, Massive, Microcrystalline
Diaphaneity: Transparent to Opaque
Formula Mass: 60.083 g·mol−1
Fracture: Conchoidal
Luster: Vitreous to dull
Melting Point: 1670 °C
Mohs Hardness: 7
Optical Properties: Uniaxial (+)
Pleochroism: None
Refractive Index: nω = 1.543–1.545, nε = 1.552–1.554
Specific Gravity: 2.65
Streak: White
Tenacity: Brittle
