Inner Mongolia, China

Quartz Needles on Calcite Blade, Inner Mongolia

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An upright milky blade with a fan of slender white prisms across its lower half, peppered with tiny black grains, on a rust-stained matrix. Quartz with calcite, Inner Mongolia; 6.0 × 4.6 × 7.2 cm, 140 g, on a clear acrylic base.

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Specimen details

MineralQuartz
LocalityInner Mongolia, China
Crystal systemTrigonal
Chemical formulaSiO₂
Dimensions6.0 cm × 4.6 cm × 7.2 cm
Weight140 g
ColorWhite, Clear
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

A broad, blade-like crystal stands upright at the centre of this Inner Mongolia specimen, milky and faintly green where light passes through it, and from its lower half a spray of slender white prisms fans outward like a dropped handful of needles. Tiny black grains are scattered over nearly every face, dozens of them, and the base darkens into a rough matrix stained rust-orange.

Quartz and calcite together are the signature of the region’s carbonate-hosted pockets, and the pairing is a useful one to own: side by side in a single hand specimen you can compare a mineral of Mohs 7 with one of Mohs 3. Treat the softer partner as the limit — a soft brush, never acid, never an ultrasonic tank — and support the piece from underneath when moving it, since slender prisms snap easily.

Dimensions are 6.0 × 4.6 × 7.2 cm with a weight of 140 g, and the specimen is putty-mounted on the clear acrylic base pictured. Nothing here is a stock photo — this is the piece itself.

About Quartz

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

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About Inner Mongolia

Inner Mongolia, China — collector specimens of fluorite and barite.

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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.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Quartz Needles on Calcite Blade, Inner Mongolia
Quartz Needles on Calcite Blade, Inner Mongolia
$81.82