1.9" Crackle Crystal Quartz Tower Point Mineral Specimen Self Standing Brazil

Location: Brazil

Weight: 3 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.9 Inches Long, 1.6 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Crackle Quartz is a unique variety of quartz that has been intentionally heat-treated to produce its striking appearance. Natural quartz crystals are exposed to high temperatures and then rapidly cooled, creating a web of internal fractures. These fractures give the stone its distinctive “cracked” or “shattered” look. Often, the effect is enhanced by infusing the quartz with vibrant dyes, resulting in a wide range of brilliant colors.

The finished stone is typically transparent to translucent, with the fractured surfaces scattering light to create a sparkling, eye-catching effect that makes Crackle Quartz popular for decorative pieces, jewelry, and metaphysical uses.

Crackle Quartz is created through a precise thermal process that transforms natural quartz crystals. Selected high-quality specimens are heated to extreme temperatures (800-1600°C), then rapidly cooled to generate intricate internal fracture networks. These fractures are often infused with dyes, minerals, or metals, producing vibrant colors including blue, green, and pink. While maintaining quartz's characteristic hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and vitreous luster, the internal fractures create a unique sparkle effect when light interacts with the stone. Note that these intentional fractures make Crackle Quartz more delicate than solid quartz varieties. Perfect for collectors seeking colorful, eye-catching specimens with distinctive character.