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Quartz from Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
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A glassy sharp gem quality single crystal of quartz. Naturally terminated on both ends, in super condition. This exhibits a trigonal pyramid face. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.The quartz deposits of the Ouachita Mountains near Hot Springs formed hundreds of millions of years ago when silica rich hydrothermal fluids circulated through fractures in ancient folded sedimentary rocks, slowly cooling to deposit exceptionally clear crystals within open pockets. Native peoples utilized these abundant local minerals for stone tools long before European arrival, while systematic mining and collecting accelerated significantly by the late nineteenth century as health tourists visiting the thermal springs sought out the specimens. Commercial operations expanded further during the twentieth century, particularly to supply specialized industrial grade material during wartime, cementing the region's status as a premier destination for both mineral collectors and commercial quartz mines.
Product details
SpeciesQuartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 2.3 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/09/2026
LocalityUSA, Arkansas, Hot Springs
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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