Sichuan Province, China

Doubly Terminated Herkimer-Style Quartz, Daocheng, Sichuan

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A thumbnail doubly terminated quartz from Daocheng, Sichuan: water-clear tips over a milky inner veil, seated in a cup of cream drusy matrix. 3.8 × 3.3 × 3.0 cm, 31 g, on a clear acrylic block.

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Specimen details

MineralQuartz
LocalitySichuan Province, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaSiO₂
Dimensions3.8 cm × 3.3 cm × 3.0 cm
Weight31 g
ColorClear
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesClear Quartz
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

A single stout quartz crystal, terminated at both ends, rests in a shallow cup of cream drusy matrix. The tips are water-clear; inside, a soft white veil catches the light and turns the crystal into a small lantern. Growth steps ripple faintly across the front face, and the host crumb below sparkles with minute quartz points.

Daocheng, in western Sichuan, produces quartz in exactly this compressed, doubly terminated habit — the reason dealers reach for the Herkimer-style shorthand. Both ends can only take full termination faces when a crystal grows suspended in an open or clay-filled pocket instead of rooted to a wall, so the shape itself is a record of the cavity. Quartz (SiO2) is Mohs 7 and needs no coddling; the matrix crumb is the delicate part.

Overall 3.8 × 3.3 × 3.0 cm, 31 g, set on the clear acrylic block seen in the images. Those images are of this crystal and no other.

About Quartz

Quartz is a silicate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Quartz in our encyclopedia

About Sichuan Province

Sichuan Province, China — Little Xuebaoding (Pingwu County), cassiterite and scheelite.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Quartz natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Doubly Terminated Herkimer-Style Quartz, Daocheng, Sichuan
Doubly Terminated Herkimer-Style Quartz, Daocheng, Sichuan
$260.00$234.00