2.7" Crackle Crystal Quartz Tower Point Mineral Specimen Self Standing Brazil
Location: Brazil
Weight: 4.8 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 1.6 Inches Wide, 1.3 Inches Thick
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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.
Crackle Quartz is created through a specialized process that begins with selecting high-quality natural quartz crystals. These crystals undergo heat treatment at extreme temperatures ranging from 800°C to 1600°C, followed by rapid cooling to induce internal fracturing. The resulting network of fractures creates the stone's signature appearance, which is often enhanced by infusing the cracks with dyes, minerals, or metals to produce vibrant colors and unique visual effects. While this process maintains the natural quartz hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, the internal fractures make the stone more delicate than untreated quartz specimens. Each piece showcases a one-of-a-kind fracture pattern, making crackle quartz a distinctive choice for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts seeking stones with character and colorful appeal.
Crackle Quartz is easily recognized by its intricate network of internal fractures, which vary in size and pattern, giving each stone a unique appearance. Typically transparent to translucent, it comes in a wide range of colors—from clear, white, and smoky gray to vibrant shades of blue, green, and pink. With its glassy to vitreous luster and a Mohs hardness of 7, Crackle Quartz is relatively durable, though its fractured structure makes it more delicate than other quartz varieties.
