Morion Quartz, China
Morion Quartz, China
★★★★★
“Beautiful crystal exactly as described in the listing.” Sara, Etsy customer
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Minerals: Morion Quartz
Locality: Inner Mongolia, China
Dimensions: 180mm x 78mm x 40mm (approx)
Weight: 294g
Provenance: ex. Mala Haslem Collection
Here is an extraordinary Morion quartz from Inner Mongolia, acquired at the Perth Gem & Mineral Show in 2022. At 180mm tall it has an unusually commanding form, built from several long parallel crystals with dense black colour, cool grey banding and contrasting pale mineral zones across the surface.
The main crystal rises in a remarkably slender column, with strong horizontal growth and a glossy lustre across the darker faces. Parallel crystals run closely alongside it, repeating the same elongated habit at different scales and giving the specimen a highly structured, architectural composition. The black and charcoal grey shades are interrupted by irregular white zones and pale surface deposits, creating a striking natural pattern across the crystal faces.
The secondary growth is especially impressive around the lower half, where multiple elongated points emerge closely together before separating into distinct terminations. One horizontal crystal extends outward from the base, giving the specimen a much more three dimensional profile than a simple vertical cluster.
Despite having handled a great deal of Inner Mongolian quartz since acquiring this piece, I have still never seen another quite like it. The height, repeated parallel growth, striped colour pattern and unusually graphic surface contrast give it a very distinct identity.
Shipping & Open Box Information
Complimentary shipping on orders over A$300
We ship worldwide using tracked Australia Post services, with Express Post as our standard shipping method within Australia.
Orders are dispatched on business days, with each specimen carefully packaged for safe transit.
Have an open box with us? Your purchases can be combined into one shipment. New website orders trigger dispatch by default, unless you enter OPENBOX at checkout to continue holding your specimens.
Morion Quartz, China
FAQs
Will I receive the exact specimen?
Yes. Unless a listing is clearly marked as a multiple quantity product like Mineral Tac, the specimen shown in the photographs is the exact piece you will receive.
Are repairs or restorations disclosed?
Yes. Any known repair, restoration, reattachment or treatment is stated in the listing.
What if a specimen sells during checkout?
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Can I combine purchases?
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How do open boxes work?
Our open box service allows you to purchase specimens over time and have them held safely with us until you're ready for a combined shipment.
To start an open box, simply enter OPENBOX at checkout. You can continue adding specimens to your box with subsequent purchases using the same code.
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I already have an open box. Will my new order ship with it?
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