Quartz Crystals for sale
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Mine Run
These outstanding materials come from the quartz cavern and are found around and under the super large conglomerate crystals. Jewelry points, Double termination, Euhedral, Faden, unusual Twins, Psuedocubic, and other exotic habits are found. In addition to their uniqueness some will be water clear, and some may contain inclusions. These crystals are graded as good to great.
Shipping costs included.
Mixed Lot-One whole pound, 50+ crystals for $125.00
SM071
Exotic Rectangular Crystal with embedded Cubic twin
6.5"L x 3"W x 1.8"H
Sale - 235.00
MD207
Euhedral Point on Cluster base.
Complex stone makes a great display.
7.0"L x 3.0"W x 4.0"H
Sale = 225.00
TAB334
Extremely rare floater.
Tabular Crystal Rectangle with huge Faden, crisp Edges
4"L x 2.6"W x .8"H
Sale - 175.00
SM 203
"Rocket"
Double terminated floater with interesting outgrowths.
4.5"L x 2.5w x 3.75H
Sale - 125.oo
LA 735
SM 273
Exotic specimen
3"L x 2.5"W x 1.3"H
125.00
TAB048
Tabular Crystal with Rainbows
5.4"L x 2.5"W x 1.8"H
Sale - 125.00
LA 752
Tab 333
Sphenoid (wedge shaped) Crystal with large Faden, crisp edges
4.5"L x 3"W x 1.25"H
Hold
TAB331
Clear Tabular Crystal
4.2"L x 2.6"W x .8"H
Hold
Starfield Vineyards
Miner's Select Crystals are available at this exceptional vineyard.
If you are in the Placerville / Apple Hill area stop in for a treat.
The whole experience is classy from the wines and food to the knowledgeable staff and beautiful environs.
Starfield Vineyards
2750 Jacquier Road
Placerville, CA 95667
Tasting Room Phone: 530-748-3085 ext. 2
Why Tabular Quartz Crystals are Noteworthy
Tabular refers to the habit, or shape of the quartz crystal. Tabular crystals are noteworthy because they are rare. Six-sided spikes with pointed tops are normal shapes, called euhedral crystals. Factors like heat, time, and pressure can affect the shape of the crystal during its growth. Crystals forming flat, blocky, stubby tablet shapes are called Tabular. Faden quartz is a descriptive term for a Tabular quartz crystal with a white thread-like zone running through the interior. The term Faden is a German word for "thread". They are occasionally found in the Alpine region of Europe, Pakistan, Russia, and in Arkansas. We find them in our Sierra Nevada quartz deposit here in California. Tabular crystals with Fadens are very rare in frequency.
When these Faden zones grow, the quartz crystals in them are broken repeatedly, and the healing and regrowth incorporates fluid and gaseous inclusions (the white threads). The edges of the crystals grow faster and incorporate the liquid inclusions in the center of the crystals. The results are stunning in their beauty and forms.
Testimonials
"Cathy, Thanks for checking, I did receive the crystals and they're gorgeous. I just love that big tabby quartz, it's amazing! The other two crystals are very interesting and cute but that Tabby quartz blows me away every day. I don't want to put it down. I want to hold it all day. Thank you so much for sending me such a gorgeous Crystal and it was such a sweet surprise to have the other quartz crystals. Thanks again."Renee S. - Bolton, CT -
"Thank you- the order arrived on time and was everything I expected. Thank you for the promptness and accuracy! I thought I had far more quartz in my collection than I could ever need until I read your article in Rock&Gem- that was a delight and it is wonderful to
see the educational efforts going on there." - Jeff N. - Colorado Springs, CO