Growth Interference Quartz (17g) Bor Quarry, Dalnegorsk, Russia

Growth Interference Quartz (17g) Bor Quarry, Dalnegorsk, RussiaA shimmering example of natures mysterious timingthis rare Growth Interference Quartz with a second generation of Quartz crystals from Dalnegorsk, Russia. This Russian quartz specimen has a warm sand tone and at first glance it appears to have a dull luster. But this crystal is truly a hidden gem, with a radiant golden shimmer that dances across its surface when caught in the light. The shimmer effect appears at certain angles, as microcrystalline

with an otherworldly glow

Since the impact site and entire surrounding area is completely off limits

olive green in color with a glassy luster

This ancient celestial event created a massive crater surrounded by diamonds

Weight: 26

Total known weight: 30 metric tons

where it was attached to the host rock

Goboboseb Amethyst crystal with gorgeous grape jelly color-zoning and clay inclusions

displaying its translucent clarity

Weight: 448g

multi-step sifting process to isolate the tiny garnets from the surrounding sand

officially classified and named after the nearest village town of Gibeon