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

Location: Brazil

Weight: 2.3 Ounces 

Dimensions: 2.1 Inches Long, 1.4 Inches Wide, 1 Inch Thick

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Crackle Quartz is a type of quartz crystal that has been intentionally fractured to create a distinctive appearance. This is achieved by subjecting natural quartz to high heat and then rapidly cooling it, causing internal fractures. These fractures give the quartz a "cracked" or "shattered" look, which is often enhanced by dyeing the quartz with vibrant colors. The resulting stone is usually transparent or translucent, with the cracks creating a sparkly effect when light interacts with them.

The creation of Crackle Quartz begins with the careful selection of high-quality natural quartz crystals. These are heated to extreme temperatures, typically between 800 and 1600 °C, and then rapidly cooled, producing a network of internal fractures. In some cases, dyes, minerals, or metals are infused into these fractures to enhance the stone with vibrant colors and added visual interest.

Crackle Quartz is defined by its intricate web of internal fractures, which vary in size and pattern, giving each stone a one-of-a-kind appearance. It can range from transparent to translucent and occurs in clear, white, smoky gray, and vivid shades such as blue, green, and pink. With a glassy to vitreous luster and a Mohs hardness of 7, it is relatively durable, though more fragile than unaltered quartz due to its fractured structure.