Pyrite and Quartz

"Scepter" Quartz (Or "Sceptre" for our old-world friends) refers to an unusual habit where the first generation of a Quartz crystal acts as a stem for a secondary, wider generation that creates a large abrupt cap over the first, hence the name. The Quartz in this specimen are a great example of such, a nice addition to the aerial sprays. Under this is a dynamic cluster of brassy and bright Pyrite crystals, all of which forming sharp and smooth-faced cubes. It's a beautiful arrangement and style that is reminiscent of Spruce Ridge material, although this particular specimen actually happens to be from the illustrious Shangbao Mine. This specimen comes with a custom acrylic base.

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Product details

Species

Quartz, Pyrite

SizeCabinet

Dimensions9.0 x 15.0 x 7.0 cm

Locality

China, Hunan, Shangbao Mine

Added on06/14/2025

Comments

Known provenance

2025/03