Red Quartz

Item Description

A lot of people would agree that Quartz is the most diverse or at least varied mineral species in the world for several reasons. First, it has been found in a wide range of crystal habits/morphologies and colors, along with many varieties and style. Additionally, Quartz is one of if not the most "inclusion friendly" minerals out there, so it can contain many other species or elements, creating some unique specimens. Here we have a highly aesthetic, very attractive display specimen of Red Quartz, as we call it, but these crystals can be listed under several varietal names including Ferruginous Quartz, Red Quartz, "Hematoid" Quartz / Hematite Quartz, Eisenkiesel, etc. These specimens feature Quartz crystals which have been colored red by inclusions of iron oxide, most likely Hematite or Goethite, and sometimes the crystals are completely red depending upon the amount of inclusions. The Tarya Mine near Tinejdad in Morocco has recently produced some wonderful examples of the material with robust crystals, larger size display specimens and that beautiful stark red color. Unlike "strawberry" Quartz or other reddish varieties where small bits of red inclusions can be seen, or even just a coating of iron oxide on white Quartz, these crystals are a vibrant red color. This piece features many sharp, well-formed, prismatic hexagonal crystals of Red Quartz measuring up to 11.1 cm, intergrown to form a dramatic, large cabinet sized, three-dimensional display piece, with a small secondary overgrowth of smaller Quartz crystals in select area. The piece is in very good shape overall, but a few tiny imperfections can be seen upon close inspection. The piece is largely crystallized all over, not quite a complete "floater", as there is a point of contact/attachment on the base where it was separated from the pocket wall.
ATTENTION QUARTZ COLLECTORS: If you don't have one of these in your collection, don't miss out now while they're available. They are beautiful display specimens with a pleasing color, and if you collect Moroccan minerals, you have to have one of these in your collection.