Ghost Red Phantom Quartz Crystal Gemstone Mineral Specimen 12.8 Oz

This gorgeous Red Phantom Quartz piece contains multiple crystals in various sizes. Found within each one lays a rich and vibrant dark purple ghost crystal. This occurs during the formation when minerals wash over the original crystal but yet it continues to grow into what we know today as the Phantom Quartz. A great addition to any collection!

The phenomenon of Red Phantom Quartz is a spectacular example of one of the many wonders our home presents. A Phantom Quartz is a Quartz crystal that has another Ghost Crystal inside of it. The formation of phantom quartz is very interesting. The crystal in fact started its life cycle just like any other crystal. At some point in time during its growth, another mineral washed on top of it. This can happen due to a wide variety of events including volcanic eruptions and subsequent molten liquid bearing minerals washing on top of the crystals in their natural growth phase. The crystal which got covered with such a foreign mineral left that event inscribed inside it and continued to grow past that event.

Based on the mineral that was washed in, the color of the ghost crystal may vary. Hematite deposit causes the phantom to appear red.

We humbly present our newest findings of rare red Phantom Quartz with Hematite. This comes from a mine closer to the state of Telangana in South India. While it is rare to find Phantom Quartz, the quality and clarity of the crystals from this mine is uniquely superb.

In the metaphysical world, a Phantom Quartz is considered as an example where despite a life changing event that took place in its growth, the crystal grew past that event. This is perhaps an example for all of us that no event that happened in our life should stop us from growing.

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