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Epidote & Quartz Crystal Cluster - Interrupted Growth Quartz

Name: Epidote & Quartz Crystal Cluster - Interrupted Growth Quartz
Brand: Harpo's Angels
Price: 116.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£116.00

Product Information

Discover this extraordinary Epidote & Quartz Crystal Cluster from Sichuan, China, featuring an exceptional natural example of the fascinating start-stop-start Quartz growth phenomenon.

This highly aesthetic collector specimen is covered in beautifully terminated Quartz crystals that radiate in every direction, creating an intricate three-dimensional display. Rich olive-green Epidote crystals weave between the Quartz points, while warm iron-stained matrix adds earthy contrast and depth throughout the piece.

The true highlight is the interrupted growth visible within several Quartz points. During formation, crystal growth naturally paused before beginning again, leaving distinct internal growth boundaries preserved forever within the crystal. These remarkable formations offer a rare glimpse into the changing geological conditions that occurred over millions of years as the specimen slowly developed deep within the Earth.

The combination of exceptional aesthetics, complex crystal architecture and visible interrupted growth makes this a highly desirable specimen for both mineral collectors and those fascinated by unusual Quartz formations.

About Epidote & Quartz

Epidote is a calcium aluminium iron silicate mineral prized for its rich green colour and sparkling crystal habit. When combined with Quartz, it creates one of the most striking natural mineral associations, with transparent crystal points beautifully showcasing the contrasting Epidote inclusions and matrix.

Specimens from Sichuan, China are renowned worldwide for their exceptional quality, complex formations and highly collectible mineral combinations.

Interrupted Quartz Growth

One of the defining features of this specimen is its naturally occurring interrupted (start-stop-start) Quartz growth.

As Quartz forms, environmental conditions beneath the Earth's surface can temporarily change, causing crystal growth to stop before later restarting. When growth resumes, a new layer of crystal continues over the earlier termination, preserving visible growth stages inside the finished crystal.

Rather than being damage or repair, this is an entirely natural geological process that provides a fascinating record of the crystal's formation history and makes each interrupted-growth specimen especially desirable to collectors.

Associated Intention

Growth & Success

Epidote is traditionally associated with personal growth, abundance and transformation, encouraging positive change while helping release limiting patterns. Quartz is believed to amplify surrounding energies, making this combination especially popular for manifestation and intention work.

Associated Chakra

Heart Chakra (Anahata)

Epidote is commonly connected with the Heart Chakra, encouraging emotional renewal and balance, while Quartz is believed to harmonise and amplify energy throughout the entire chakra system.