Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster with Natural Sand Matrix

Mineral: Quartz (Smoky Quartz)

Locality: Unknown

Weight: 627 grams

Dimensions: 5.5" × 3.25" × 3.25"

Description:
This specimen features multiple smoky quartz crystals forming a natural cluster on matrix. The crystals display prismatic growth with hexagonal cross sections and translucent smoky coloration ranging from light gray to deeper brown tones. Portions of the specimen retain natural sand and mineral matrix adhered to the crystal surfaces, preserving the original geological context of the formation.

Specimen Details:
Smoky quartz is a variety of quartz colored by natural irradiation interacting with trace elements within the crystal lattice. Quartz crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system and commonly forms six-sided prismatic crystals with pointed terminations. Smoky quartz is widely found in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites and is one of the most recognized varieties of quartz.