{"product_id":"optical-quartz-cluster-zeca-de-souza-minas-gerais-brazil-rare","title":"Optical Quartz Cluster - Zeca De Souza, Minas Gerais, Brazil (Rare)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e quartz cluster \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom Zeca De Souza, Minas Gerais, Brazil, displaying exceptional optical clarity and a dense covering of naturally formed crystal points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen comprises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumerous needle shaped quartz points projecting in all directions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisplaying well-developed and well-terminated forms throughout the cluster.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe abundance of points gives the specimen considerable character, with the crystals rising naturally from the base in a visually varied formation. The individual points range from 30mm to approximately a few millimetres in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quartz is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoptically clear through much of the cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, gradually becoming slightly more opaque towards the base. When viewed against light, the transparency of the upper crystals is particularly striking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZeca de Souza is a rarer locality within Minas Gerais renowned for producing exceptionally clear, highly lustrous quartz, often forming dense clusters sharply terminated crystals. The locality is particularly prized for its fine specimens which are highly sought after by collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crystals retain their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural, unpolished surfaces and overall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003especimen is in excellent condition, with no visible chips or significant damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen: \u003c\/strong\u003eQuartz\u003cspan\u003e (SiO₂)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003eOptical Quartz \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality: \u003c\/strong\u003eZeca De Souza, Minas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70mm x 40mm x 27mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Optically clear, gradually shifting slightly more opaque towards the base of the cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuality\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-terminated, high clarity with glassy lustre. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLustre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vitreous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural, unpolished specimen. Excellent condition with no visible damages or chips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890665927042,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/67692F1F-A71B-45F5-9541-489185A89A83.jpg?v=1788537009","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/optical-quartz-cluster-zeca-de-souza-minas-gerais-brazil-rare","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}