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Cactus Spirit Sunshine Crystal Quartz Mineral Specimen

$119.99

In addition to the lilac amethyst cactus, this region also produces cactus quartz that range in shades of yellow to lemon yellow to gold yellow.  The remarkable yellowing of the crystals is due to iron oxide coating.

This piece  is beautifully yellow in color, and has a few points in this little cluster.  It will make a great addition to any collection.

Size: 1.75″ x 1.5″ x 1.5″

                                                                  Location: Boekenhouthoek in Mpumalanga Province                                                                                        South Africa

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Cactus Spirit Sunshine Crystal Quartz Mineral Specimen

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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