Pink Faden Quartz Cluster | PFC11

Faden Quartz has an incredible unique form. It occurs in a cleavage or fissures between two existing rock formations. Initially, this tiny Quartz deposit is a gap-filled vein that has crystals connecting to both metamorphic rocks. Over an extremely long period of time, the two rocks will begin to separate. This gives the Quartz an opportunity to continue to attach itself to rock walls and bridges new openings. This slow stretching of the Quartz crystals results in a “thread” like effect ( a distinctive white "zone" or a "scar" that can be seen in high-quality pieces).

In most cases the Quartz Crystals inside the host rock rupture as the fissure continues to open and then the quartz crystals heals itself rapidly forming a white thread like zone within itself. A secondary layer of Quartz then grows on top of this initial white "zone" and crystallizes over and over again as it continues to break and rupture ovr a long period of time, forming a beautiful stack of tabular quartz interlocked with a white string in the middle.

Naturally the brittleness of this stone makes some pieces break upon frequent handling, which is part of the reason why Faden Quartz is so valuable.

After tests Colombia Quartz is known to be the most pure quartz in the world!