Cat's Eye Rutilated Quartz with Chlorite 5.6 inch 2.63 lb Natural Crystal Cluster - Mongolia

Dimensions

Height: 127.76mm (5.03 in)

Width: 142.24mm (5.6 in)

Depth: 61.21mm (2.41 in)

Weight: 2.63 Lb / 1.19 kg

This truly captivating specimen possesses numerous remarkable features. The most unusual of which is multiple parallel striations, so close together as to cause a cat's eye effect on the surface of this incredibly clear Quartz crystal. Chatoyancy in gemstones is almost always caused by internal inclusions of Rutile, so for this same phenomenon to arise from the particulars of the crystal formation of transparent material is very interesting.

Origin is Mongolia.
Shop other: Chlorite

Shop other: Rutilated Quartz