4.0cm "Fenster" Skeletal Quartz Window Crystal with Red Inclusions – Madagascar For Sale
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4.0cm "Fenster" Skeletal Quartz Window Crystal with Red Inclusions – Madagascar:
$28.00
Condition Description:
Excellent natural miniature-sized skeletal crystal. Features highly intricate "window" (fenster) skeletal growth patterns with rich red clay/iron inclusions trapped within the hoppered layers. The crystal is highly translucent, allowing you to easily see the complex internal geometry. Please review all photos and the video to appreciate the fascinating stepped faces and deep red inclusions.
Item SpecificsFeatureDetailOriginMadagascar (Central Highlands Pegmatite Fields)MineralSkeletal Quartz / Fenster QuartzDimensions4.0 cm x 3.8 cm x 3.0 cmWeightN/ASpecimen TypeMiniature Specimen / Natural Terminated CrystalCrystal HabitSkeletal / Fenster (Window) / HopperedColorClear to Light Smoky with Red/Orange Clay InclusionsItem DescriptionMiniature "Fenster" Skeletal Quartz Crystal – Madagascar
If you love crystals with deep internal structures and a lot of character in a more compact size, this is a spectacular miniature piece.
Offered for sale is a beautiful, naturally terminated quartz crystal exhibiting classic "skeletal" or "fenster" (German for window) growth. This phenomenon occurs when the crystal grows faster along its edges than its faces, creating deep, geometric cavities and stepped, hoppered layers. During its rapid ancient growth, this specific crystal naturally trapped rich red clay and iron inclusions within those hollow cavities, creating incredible three-dimensional pockets of vibrant red and orange against the glassy quartz. The crystal has excellent translucency, giving it an almost "melting ice" appearance as the light passes through its complex inner architecture.
Measurements:
Length: 4.0 cm (approx. 1.6 inches)
Width: 3.8 cm (approx. 1.5 inches)
Thickness: 3.0 cm (approx. 1.2 inches)
About the Locality:
Madagascar is globally renowned for producing some of the most fascinating and diverse quartz variations on the market. Its ancient, deeply weathered pegmatite belts are famous for yielding these unusual skeletal formations. Because the region is heavily rich in laterite (red clay soil) and iron, these minerals are often beautifully integrated into the rapid growth cycles of the quartz, creating striking bi-color window crystals like this one.
Note: The item pictured is the exact, unique piece you will receive. Please review all photos carefully to appreciate the intricate skeletal faces and red inclusions.
Shipping & ReturnsShipping: Carefully wrapped, heavily padded, and shipped securely via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail.
Combined Shipping: We gladly combine shipping on multiple orders! Please wait for a combined invoice before paying if you win or purchase more than one item.
Returns: 30-day returns accepted. The specimen must be returned in its original, unaltered condition.
