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CACTUS QUARTZ 2.5″ X 3″ X 2.5″

$75.00

Amethyst cactus quartz, or silicon dioxide, is one of the most unusual and distinctive forms of quartz that is widely collected for its delicate amethystine color, unusual cactus-like structure, and metaphysical importance.

The contrasting colors of lilac, purple and light to deep-orange  adorn this specimen.  The central crystals are lilac covered in drusy orange tinged and purple crystals with lilac star points.

                                                                  Location: Magaliesburg, Groblersdal, South Africa

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QUARTZ (var. AMETHYST, subvariety CACTUS)

 

HISTORY, NAME, LOCALITIES: The amethyst cactus variety of quartz was discovered in 1986.  Its name alludes to cactus-like, secondary growth of small amethyst crystals that covers clusters of primary amethyst crystals.  The amethyst cactus variety of quartz is found only in South Africa.

 

MINERALOGY, PROPERTIES, OCCURRENCE: The Amethyst cactus variety of quartz [silicon dioxide, SiO2] consists of amethystine quartz which is colored purple by small amounts of ferric (Fe3+) iron.  Amethyst cactus quartz crystallizes in the hexagonal system as short-to-long, hexagonal, prismatic crystals.  It has a Mohs hardness of 7.0, excellent transparency, a conchoidal fracture, a vitreous luster, and a specific gravity of 2.65.  Amethyst cactus quartz formed from two-phase crystallization of amethyst within crevices in Precambrian granite that has since weathered and decomposed into an iron-rich, red clay.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES, LORE, USES: Metaphysical practitioners believe that amethyst promotes serenity and calmness, facilitates the assimilation of new ideas, provides mental strength and stability, and balances physical, intellectual, and emotional states.  It is purported to have increased energy levels that are proportional to the number of small, secondary crystals that cover the primary crystals.  Amethyst cactus quartz is specifically thought to bring freedom from fears, discourage negative thinking, and help communication with the spirit world.  Its many secondary crystals enable it to amplify the energies of other types of crystals.

 

COLLECTORS’ INFORMATION: Amethyst cactus quartz is widely collected for its delicate amethystine color, unusual cactus-like structure, and metaphysical importance.

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