{"product_id":"calcite-and-quartz-crystal-cluster-on-acrylic-stand-3-5-inch-natural-specimen-with-sparkling-quartz-needles-glows-under-uv","title":"Calcite and Quartz Crystal Cluster on Acrylic Stand, 3.5 Inch Natural Specimen with Sparkling Quartz Needles, Glows Under UV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece for close looking. Glassy, champagne colored calcite crystals sit on a bed of tiny quartz needles that catch the light like frost, all of it grown over a dark gray matrix that makes the pale crystals stand out. The largest calcite crystal is clear enough to see the growth lines running through it, and there are a dozen smaller ones scattered across the face, some clear, some milky, tucked in among the sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn it over and the back is plain gray stone with a small pocket of crystals hiding inside it, so it reads as a lump of rock from one side and a cabinet specimen from the other. It was collected in Fujian Province, China, a region known for glassy calcite and quartz combinations like this one. It comes on its own clear acrylic pin stand, labeled with the mineral name and origin, which holds the cluster up off the shelf so light gets in behind the crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe part you cannot see in daylight is the best part. Under a UV light the calcite glows a soft pink while the quartz stays dark, and the whole cluster turns into something else entirely. A small UV flashlight is a fun thing to keep beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalcite is the stone people reach for when they want to clear the air, in a room or in their own head. It is read as a gentle amplifier, a cleanser that lifts stale energy and makes space for something new, and it has a long association with learning, memory, and steady, unhurried thinking. Quartz is the classic amplifier and clarifier, the stone that turns up whatever is near it, so the two together are taken as a pairing for clarity, focus, and fresh starts. A crystal that hides a glow you only find with the right light has its own quiet meaning too, and people who work with stones read it as a reminder that there is more to a thing, or a person, than what shows at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product photographs show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eStone: natural calcite crystals on quartz over gray matrix\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003eSize: about 3.5 inches wide and 2.5 inches tall\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 6.3 oz (179 g)\u003cbr\u003eForm: natural cluster on a clear acrylic pin stand, stand included\u003cbr\u003eHardness: calcite 3, quartz 7 (Mohs)\u003cbr\u003eFluorescence: calcite glows pink under UV light\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a raw natural specimen. Calcite is a soft mineral and the quartz needles are fine, so handle it by the matrix, keep it out of water, and dust it with a soft dry brush. Expect small contact marks and variation in clarity from crystal to crystal. You are receiving the exact piece shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause natural minerals are delicate and can be damaged by the stress of shipping, we are unable to accept returns. If your item arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos and we will make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gems \u0026 Stems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44280359059534,"sku":"CAL-CL-01","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/5666\/5166\/files\/01-lifestyle_a081caa2-5241-4b55-9427-73f2eb46f2c7.jpg?v=1788698617","url":"https:\/\/shopgemsandstems.com\/products\/calcite-and-quartz-crystal-cluster-on-acrylic-stand-3-5-inch-natural-specimen-with-sparkling-quartz-needles-glows-under-uv","provider":"Gems \u0026 Stems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}