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Brazilian Skeletal Smoky Quartz Cluster | Elestial-Style | 5 oz

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Natural Skeletal Smoky Quartz from Brazil

Rich smoky gray-brown translucence meets intricate architectural crystal growth in this one-of-a-kind Brazilian quartz specimen. Its dramatic central point is accompanied by a smaller, well-formed termination and a network of layered, stepped and etched-looking faces. Depending on the lighting, the smoky crystals reveal champagne-clear windows, fine internal veils and occasional small rainbow-like reflections. A distinctive collector’s piece with texture to explore from every angle.

Specimen Details

  • Mineral: Quartz, smoky variety (smoky quartz)
  • Formation: Skeletal or elestial-style quartz with complex stepped growth and multiple intergrown terminations; specific growth mechanism has not been laboratory confirmed
  • Reported locality: Brazil. Specific mine, municipality and geological formation have not been documented
  • Weight: 5.0 ounces (approximately 142 grams)
  • Color: Translucent charcoal and smoky gray-brown with areas of lighter champagne quartz
  • Reported age: Approximately 500 million years, per supplied collecting information. Not independently verified; crystal age cannot be determined by visual inspection alone
  • Finish: Natural, unpolished mineral specimen
  • Condition: Intricate crystal contacts and irregular edges are visible; examine all photographs for individual crystal condition. Light-dependent rainbow flashes may be visible at some angles
  • Quantity: One. You receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs

About Skeletal Smoky Quartz

Skeletal quartz, also commonly marketed as elestial or alligator quartz, refers to distinctive layered and stepped crystal growth patterns. This specimen exhibits pronounced skeletal-style terraces and overlapping faces. Smoky quartz develops its characteristic coloration through color centers in quartz, often influenced by natural irradiation and trace elements. Its architectural growth habit makes this specimen especially rewarding to study under directional light.

Traditional Metaphysical Associations

In crystal folklore, smoky quartz is associated with grounding, calm, stability and releasing unwanted energy. Skeletal or elestial-style quartz is traditionally linked with introspection and personal transformation. These are cultural and spiritual beliefs, not scientifically established effects.

Curated by The Hidden Bazaar. Our collecting agent has more than 20 years of geological experience. This natural, one-of-a-kind specimen will be packed with special attention to its multiple crystal terminations.

Explore related specimens: Browse skeletal and elestial quartz and natural rocks and minerals for collectors at The Hidden Bazaar. Compare individual photographs, recorded locality, weight and condition before choosing your specimen.

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