{"product_id":"natural-black-rutile-and-snow-white-lodalite-quartz-crystal-point-with-penetrator-crystals-nc5961","title":"Natural Black Rutile and Snow White Lodalite Quartz Crystal Point with Penetrator Crystals #NC5961","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNatural Black Rutile and Snow White Lodalite Quartz Crystal Point from Diamantina, Brazil\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is one of those crystals that becomes more fascinating the longer you look at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eDiamantina, Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, this exceptional natural Quartz point measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5¼ inches in length\u003c\/strong\u003e and displays an extraordinary combination of inclusions and natural growth features. The crystal contains striking \u003cstrong\u003eblack Rutile inclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eSnow White Lodalite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and small internal crystals known as \u003cstrong\u003epenetrator or manifestation crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e — creating the remarkable appearance of crystals growing within the larger host crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe natural formation continues across the surface with beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eetching and Lemurian lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the crystal an incredible amount of texture and visual interest. The Lodalite creates a soft, almost snowy landscape within and across portions of the Quartz, while the black Rutile provides dramatic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the most fascinating features is the presence of the small internal penetrator crystals. These are naturally occurring secondary crystals that formed within the host crystal during its growth. Collectors also commonly refer to fully enclosed examples as \u003cstrong\u003emanifestation crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd this specimen is \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely natural\u003c\/strong\u003e — no polishing, carving, or enhancement has been done to create these features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoth ends of the crystal retain their natural terminations. One end is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle termination\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the opposite end displays a \u003cstrong\u003etwin termination\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding another wonderful collector-quality feature to an already unusual specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural black Rutile inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow White Lodalite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal penetrator\/manifestation crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful natural etching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinct Lemurian lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin and single terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely natural, untreated condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Diamantina, Brazil locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003emakes this a particularly special piece for the collector who appreciates \u003cstrong\u003enatural crystal formations rather than simply clarity or size\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA video is also included with this listing so you can see this extraordinary crystal from multiple angles and get a better look at the internal formations, Rutile, Lodalite, etching, and terminations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5¼ inches long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural and untreated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e NC5961\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eone-of-a-kind collector piece\u003c\/strong\u003e and the exact crystal shown in the photographs and video is the crystal you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"agrainofsand-usa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51414991012007,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5744\/6311\/files\/NaturalQuartzpointfromDiamantinaBrazilwithvisibleinternalpenetratorcrystals_Rutile_Lodaliteandintacttermination_NC5961.jpg?v=1790278000","url":"https:\/\/agrainofsand.com\/products\/natural-black-rutile-and-snow-white-lodalite-quartz-crystal-point-with-penetrator-crystals-nc5961","provider":"agrainofsand-usa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}