{"product_id":"cuarzo-transparente-punta-nr-2","title":"Clear Quartz · Point no.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural ~46 mm clear quartz point with geometric etchings on the hexagonal faces. Unique piece from Brazil: high internal clarity and a well-defined single termination, suitable for large format artisan jewelry and 925 silver wire wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePiece Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMineral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear quartz (rock crystal, SiO₂)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e~46 mm in length (±2 mm due to being a natural rough piece)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural hexagonal point with single termination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRough, unpolished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e7 Mohs — wear-resistant; for wire wrap, protect edges with tight wire coils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eTreatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUntreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eType of piece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUnique piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThis specific piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis point features natural etchings on its rhombohedral faces: geometric grooves formed during alternating cycles of crystal growth and partial dissolution underground. Internal clarity is high; the interior appears without significant turbidity. It has a small chip on one side, visible but not compromising the structure or its use in large format statement jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts robust profile and 46 mm length make it especially suitable for oversized pendants or as a visual anchor in crystal grids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow etchings form in quartz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe etchings that appear on quartz faces are the result of selective chemical dissolution: when slightly acidic hydrothermal fluids circulate through the cavity where the crystal grew, they preferentially dissolve the planes with higher surface energy, tracing steps, channels, and figures that follow the trigonal symmetry of quartz. The process can occur in several stages during the crystal's geological history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for which mounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire wrap in 925 silver or other precious metals\u003c\/strong\u003e — the natural hexagonal profile fits well with figure-eight or basket wrapping techniques; the etchings on the faces offer additional grip without adhesive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendants with open bezel settings in laminated silver\u003c\/strong\u003e — an open edge setting highlights the point shape and leaves the etched faces visible without concealing them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection pieces and crystal grids\u003c\/strong\u003e — the clarity and etchings make it a visually interesting specimen for display cases and centerpieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuartz in lapidary tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear quartz is the benchmark mineral in the history of Western gemology. Aristotle coined the term \u003cem\u003ekristallos\u003c\/em\u003e —petrified ice, in Greek— believing that transparent points were water frozen by the extreme cold of the mountains. In the European Renaissance, quartz balls and points were the most used optical instruments before the widespread use of molten glass, and they appear in inventories of alchemists, apothecaries, and goldsmiths since the 15th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe symbolic properties attributed to minerals belong to cultural and historical traditions. They are shared for educational purposes, not as medical advice or a substitute for professional care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to recognize genuine clear quartz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural quartz shows internal variations: fluid inclusions (gas or liquid bubbles), veils of colloidal silica, and growth striations on the faces. Molten glass is perfectly homogeneous and heavier (density ~2.5 g\/cm³ compared to 2.65 g\/cm³ for quartz). Genuine quartz cannot be scratched by a steel blade (steel ~6.5 Mohs; quartz 7 Mohs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it natural quartz or could it be glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is natural quartz of mineral origin. The geometric etchings on the hexagonal faces and the natural termination of the apex are characteristics of real crystal growth that are not reproduced in molten glass. It does not include formal gemological certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of jewelry is this point suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its size (~46 mm) and hexagonal profile, it is ideal for large format pendants in wire wrap or open bezels in 925 silver. It can also be incorporated into macramé pieces with a prominent mineral body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have any treatment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo detectable treatment. Statement based on direct observation; the piece does not include formal gemological certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore rough minerals for artisan jewelry in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/minerales-en-bruto\"\u003erough minerals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are looking for worked quartz, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cabujones\"\u003ecabochons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anima Mundi Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40472345280555,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/8818\/4355\/products\/chunky-clear-quartz-point-nr2-954199.webp?v=1699531198","url":"https:\/\/animamundicrystals.com\/en\/products\/cuarzo-transparente-punta-nr-2","provider":"Anima Mundi Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}