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Sierra Nevada Foothills Clear Crystal Cluster | California | 10.4 oz
$79.00
A Crystalline Pocket from California’s Sierra Nevada Foothills
Curated by The Hidden Bazaar, this one-of-a-kind 10.4-ounce mineral specimen features a natural open pocket lined with sparkling clear-to-milky crystals. Larger glassy, angular points rise above smaller intergrown crystals, while delicate iron-toned mineral staining adds warm contrast. Its elongated, shallow cavity displays beautifully from multiple angles and reveals new detail in the light.
- Reported origin: Sierra Nevada foothills, California, USA; specific collecting site not documented
- Weight: 10.4 oz (approximately 295 g)
- Reported geological age: 100–150 million years old; supplier/collector estimate, not independently verified. The host rock's age is not necessarily the age of the crystal growth.
- Visual characteristics: Translucent-to-milky, colorless to pale cream crystal points and intergrown crystalline surfaces with scattered natural rusty-brown staining
- Mineral identification: Quartz-like and calcite-like crystal habits are visible; the exact mineral species and proportions have not been confirmed by diagnostic testing.
- Surface: Natural, unpolished crystal pocket on its original matrix
- Quantity: One. You receive the exact specimen pictured.
California Mineral Heritage
Originating, according to its collecting information, from the mineral-rich foothills of the Sierra Nevada, this hand-sized display specimen combines an airy pocket shape with bright light-catching crystal faces. Perfect for mineral collections, geology displays, and natural crystal décor.
Metaphysical Traditions
In crystal folklore, clear quartz is associated with focus and clarity, while white crystals are often associated with tranquility, harmony, and renewal. These are traditional spiritual meanings, not medically or scientifically demonstrated effects.
Curated by The Hidden Bazaar. Our collecting agent has 20+ years of geology experience. Natural crystals can have minor contacts and fragile edges; handle gently. Mineral identity, locality and age are based on appearance or supplied specimen information as noted above.
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