Drusy Quartz with Calcite Pseudomorphs | Sparkling Crystal Specimen | Genuine Mineral with Certificate of Authenticity
£ 24.00
This listing features a beautifully textured Drusy Quartz with Calcite
Pseudomorphs specimen. The surface shimmers with a sparkling druse of fine quartz crystals coating the shape of former calcite crystals—an extraordinary natural process known as pseudomorphism. The resulting specimen displays intricate crystal geometry, captivating luster, and a rare geological story frozen in time.The crystal in the photo is the exact one you will receive.All of our Crystals are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.Geological Information:
• Formation Environment: This specimen formed in a low-temperature hydrothermal environment, where silica-rich fluids gradually coated and replaced pre-existing calcite crystals. Over time, the original calcite dissolved, leaving behind the external form preserved in sparkling quartz.
• Geological Context: Commonly found in geodes, vugs, or open pockets within sedimentary or metamorphic rocks, often in association with minerals like dolomite, pyrite, fluorite, or barite.Crystal Type and Species:
• Primary Mineral (Surface): Quartz (Drusy Form)
• Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
• Crystal System: Trigonal
• Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
• Lustre: Vitreous, sparkling due to fine crystal coating
• Pseudomorphed Mineral (Formerly): Calcite
• Original Crystal System: Trigonal (now replaced)
• Typical Shapes Preserved: Rhombohedra, scalenohedra, and other calcite habitsSpecimen Notes:
• Carefully chosen for sparkling luster and well-preserved pseudomorph shapes
• Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm: Please refer to the photo for full sizing
• The photo shows the exact specimen you will receiveThis Drusy Quartz with Calcite Pseudomorphs is a collector’s delight, offering both aesthetic beauty and geological intrigue. A wonderful addition to any mineral collection, educational display, or gift for crystal and geology enthusiasts.
Pseudomorphs specimen. The surface shimmers with a sparkling druse of fine quartz crystals coating the shape of former calcite crystals—an extraordinary natural process known as pseudomorphism. The resulting specimen displays intricate crystal geometry, captivating luster, and a rare geological story frozen in time.The crystal in the photo is the exact one you will receive.All of our Crystals are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.Geological Information:
• Formation Environment: This specimen formed in a low-temperature hydrothermal environment, where silica-rich fluids gradually coated and replaced pre-existing calcite crystals. Over time, the original calcite dissolved, leaving behind the external form preserved in sparkling quartz.
• Geological Context: Commonly found in geodes, vugs, or open pockets within sedimentary or metamorphic rocks, often in association with minerals like dolomite, pyrite, fluorite, or barite.Crystal Type and Species:
• Primary Mineral (Surface): Quartz (Drusy Form)
• Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
• Crystal System: Trigonal
• Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
• Lustre: Vitreous, sparkling due to fine crystal coating
• Pseudomorphed Mineral (Formerly): Calcite
• Original Crystal System: Trigonal (now replaced)
• Typical Shapes Preserved: Rhombohedra, scalenohedra, and other calcite habitsSpecimen Notes:
• Carefully chosen for sparkling luster and well-preserved pseudomorph shapes
• Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm: Please refer to the photo for full sizing
• The photo shows the exact specimen you will receiveThis Drusy Quartz with Calcite Pseudomorphs is a collector’s delight, offering both aesthetic beauty and geological intrigue. A wonderful addition to any mineral collection, educational display, or gift for crystal and geology enthusiasts.
