• Detail of the tip of a point, showing the cactus quartz growth has large chunky crystals. The vibrant red and yellow iron staining appears under the crystals, and there is a light purple tint visible in the tip of larger crystals.
  • A cactus quartz point with vibrant red-orange and golden yellow iron staining fading into lightly purple-tinted quartz.
  • A side of the cactus quartz almost entirely golden yellow with iron staining
  • A side of the point mostly golden-yellow with the red patch in the upper left. The large druzy crystals glitter in the sun and show light purple on the tips
  • The point turned to show more of the red patch, which turns to golden and then light purple in a gradient.
  • Side-view of the point showing the small point at its base, and a full view of the red patch.
  • Another angle of the point emphasizing the light purple growth over the iron staining, and the small point at the base.
  • Detail of the tip of the point, showing the very tip is chipped. The spiky cactus growth combines purple, yellow, and red hues beautifully.
  • Another side of the tip of the point, with thick golden quartz
  • Scale image of the point on a measuring mat, the main point measuring almost three and a half inches long
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Cactus quartz point with saturated color

Cactus quartz point with saturated color

$28.00 USD
$28.00 USD
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Locale: South Africa

Approx dimensions: 3.25 x 1.5 x 1"

 Approx weight: 130g

** The tip of the main point is slightly chipped

 

Cactus quartz is also known as spirit or pineapple quartz, but as an Arizonan you know I’m gonna stick with ‘cactus’ quartz! Typical cactus quartz growth is a quartz point or cluster that is coated with small quartz crystals that grow outwards creating a prickly appearance like a cactus. Usually the tip of the quartz point will not be coated with this second generation of growth (learn more about quartz growth forms).

Cactus quartz has the tendency to be pale and desaturated, but this specimen has vibrant color. There is amethyst purple tint in the tip of points, with a large patch of saturated iron staining on one side of the piece. The iron oxide staining is golden yellow with a red patch in the center, giving the specimen desert sunset hues.

I find cactus quartz to be an inexpensive accent piece that can make an isopod terrarium look more magical! Keep it out of wet areas to keep it cleaner, and occasionally clear frass out of nooks and crannies. Then let them climb the CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN!

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