Quartz Points on Iridescent Pyrite, India

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$209.09
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Colourless quartz points rise from a bed of brassy pyrite whose faces carry an oil-slick tarnish of gold, green and bronze. An Indian specimen on a clear acrylic stand; the iridescent film is only microns thick, so keep it dry and dust it rather than wash it.

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Specimen details

MineralQuartz
Locality—
Crystal systemTrigonal
Chemical formulaSiO₂
Dimensions6.9 cm × 4.9 cm × 3.4 cm
Weight105 g
ColorMulticolor
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

The base of this Indian specimen is a crust of brassy pyrite whose surfaces have taken on an oil-slick tarnish, gold shading into green and bronze depending on the angle you hold it. Out of that bed grow colourless quartz crystals: two long, well-formed points reaching up and back, a low glassy dome between them, and clusters of finer needles fanning from the flanks.

The rainbow on pyrite (FeS2) is nothing anyone applied. It is an extremely thin oxidation film on the crystal faces, and it splits white light much as a soap bubble does. That film is the fragile part of the specimen: wiping, polishing or wet cleaning will take it straight off. Keep the piece dry and use a soft brush only. The quartz, at Mohs 7, asks for nothing.

It measures 6.9 × 4.9 × 3.4 cm and weighs 105 g, presented on the clear acrylic stand pictured. Photographs throughout show this one piece, not a representative sample.

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

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 Points on Iridescent Pyrite, India
Quartz Points on Iridescent Pyrite, India
$209.09