Morion Quartz, Vietnam
Morion Quartz, Vietnam
★★★★★
“Beautiful crystal exactly as described in the listing.” Sara, Etsy customer
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Minerals: Morion Quartz
Locality: Xuan Le, Thường Xuân District, Thanh Hóa Province, Vietnam
Dimensions: 100mm x 35mm x 36mm (approx)
Weight: 162.2g
Provenance: ex. Mala Haslem Collection
This exceptionally dark Morion quartz is from the Thanh Hóa Province, and features a dense near black colour, strong lustre and a beautifully detailed natural surface.
The crystal has a compact tapered form, with early cathedral like structures beginning to develop along the column faces. The surface is particularly interesting, combining a glossy patina with fine laminations and subtle swirling growth patterns that are artful and organic.
The termination is sharply formed, with a particularly appealing five sided window, sometimes called an isis face. Around the base, pale feldspar penetrates into the quartz and creates a strong contrast against the much darker body of the crystal.
Despite its almost opaque appearance, the specimen remains highly reflective across the exposed faces, and the combination of deep Morion colour, intricate surface texture, developing cathedral growth and the unusual termination geometry gives this piece a very distinct character.
Vietnamese quartz has emerged onto the international market relatively recently, but material from Thanh Hóa has quickly earned a strong reputation for exceptionally dark Morion and smoky quartz crystals with distinctive natural growth and surface texture.
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, Vietnam
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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How do I close my open box?
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