Quartz Crystal with Metallic Hematite - Brazil - 0.9 oz

Natural quartz crystal specimen from Brazil featuring a tall, slender terminated quartz point rising from a smaller crystal cluster, accented by dark metallic mineral growths that are visually consistent with specular hematite.

Weight: 0.9 oz (approx. 25.5 g)
Locality: Brazil
Likely Mineral ID: Quartz with metallic hematite association
Approximate Geological Age: 590 million years, based on provided provenance/geologic context; the specimen itself has not been individually laboratory dated.
Geologic Context: Likely late Neoproterozoic hydrothermal or pegmatitic mineralization associated with Brasiliano-age crustal activity.
Condition: Natural specimen with a prominent elongated quartz point, smaller companion crystals, visible growth texture, and natural contacts as shown.
Rarity Index: 7/10

This specimen stands out for its unusually tall, narrow quartz crystal and the sharp visual contrast created by the dark metallic mineral growths along the crystal base and sides. The metallic phase appears consistent with hematite from photographs, but no laboratory test has been performed, so the associated mineral should be considered a visual identification rather than a definitive analysis.

Collector Appeal: Strong vertical crystal form, attractive termination, contrasting metallic association, and Brazilian provenance make this a distinctive display miniature despite its light weight.

Metaphysical traditions: Quartz is commonly associated with clarity, focus, and amplification, while hematite is traditionally associated with grounding and stability. These are spiritual and cultural beliefs, not scientifically established mineral properties.

Curated by The Hidden Bazaar.
Specimen evaluation supported by an agent with 20+ years of geology experience.