{"product_id":"lightning-strike-quartz-crystal-with-dual-termination-1-x-nc7911","title":"Lightning Strike Quartz Crystal with Dual Termination  1¼\" x ¾\" - #NC7911","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eSerra do Espinhaço Mountains near Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1¼\" x ¾\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eSmall in size but exceptional in character, this genuine Lightning Strike Quartz is a wonderful example of how nature can pack extraordinary features into a miniature collector's specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eHand-selected from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eSerra do Espinhaço Mountains near Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, this crystal bears the unmistakable evidence of one of nature's rarest geological events. Formed in a region famous for powerful mountain thunderstorms, the lightning left a permanent record within the quartz while preserving its remarkable natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eThe most captivating feature is the crystal's \u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003edual termination\u003c\/strong\u003e, where two natural points share the same crystal. The lightning strike travels dramatically between these twin terminations, creating an incredible display that appears to follow the natural valley separating the two points. Best of all, both terminations remain intact, preserving this unique growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eAdding even more interest are multiple \u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003enatural window faces\u003c\/strong\u003e, inviting you to peer into the crystal's interior where subtle \u003cstrong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003ephantom growth\u003c\/strong\u003e can be seen. As the crystal is turned in the light, brilliant \u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003efoil flashes\u003c\/strong\u003e shimmer from within, while attractive natural \u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eetching\u003c\/strong\u003e decorates the faces. Delicate \u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003efrosted Lemurian growth lines\u003c\/strong\u003e add texture and beautifully contrast with the crystal's transparent interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eFor such a petite specimen, it offers an impressive combination of features that collectors actively seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19zqy0x\" data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vbj7s8\" data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eGenuine Lightning Strike Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c8dqu3\" data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serra do Espinhaço Mountains near Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1efmvvh\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003eItem #NC7911\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tk3z8p\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eApprox. 1¼\" x ¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12dndic\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eRare dual termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kyyy8q\" data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eLightning strike traveling between the twin points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"re6vqv\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eMultiple natural window faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o3igyb\" data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eInternal foil flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ng1kbc\" data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003ePhantom growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bwrs5f\" data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eNatural etching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17ljlks\" data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eFrosted Lemurian growth lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12gae76\" data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eCompletely natural and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eWhether you're building a collection of Lightning Strike Quartz or simply appreciate crystals with extraordinary natural features, this miniature specimen is a true standout. Its combination of twin terminations, lightning scar, phantom, foil flash, windows, and etched faces makes it a fascinating piece that rewards close inspection from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"agrainofsand-usa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50914273362087,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5744\/6311\/files\/6LighteningStrikeCrystaletchings.jpg?v=1782435291","url":"https:\/\/agrainofsand.com\/products\/lightning-strike-quartz-crystal-with-dual-termination-1-x-nc7911","provider":"agrainofsand-usa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}