The Peña Blanca mine in Colombia has produced some outstanding quartz crystals in the last decade. For clear quartz, there are only two localities known for truly world-class examples: the McEarl trend in Arkansas and those from Colombia. While Arkansas specimens are renowned for their incredible quality and massive sizes, they are typically found only in quartz clusters and lack a contrasting matrix.

What makes this Colombian piece special, in addition to its quality, is the Goethite matrix that provides a brilliant contrast. This large spray of elongated clear quartz crystals boasts unrivaled clarity. In the realm of clear quartz, this specimen ranks at the very top and is the best specimen I’ve seen from Colombia. The piece is flawless, with no inclusions or even a speck of damage, making it a marvel that it survived both mining and transportation in such pristine condition.