How buying this works. The photographs on this page are studio illustrations of this material and form — not a photograph of a specific physical piece. When you order, we go to the crystal market in Donghai, select a piece matching the material, size class and weight described below, and send you photographs, video and exact measurements by email. You approve it, or you take a full refund — nothing is dispatched without your approval. Once you approve, we dispatch within 1–2 business days with tracked shipping, and our 30-day return policy applies.
What you receive
- A specimen matching the material, dimensions and weight range described below, documented with photographs and video before dispatch.
- Its measured weight, dimensions and country-of-origin statement.
- Free tracked delivery to the contiguous United States; tracked international delivery at the rate shown at checkout.
About the images and the measurements
The images on this page are AI-generated illustrations of the material, colour and growth form described above. They are not photographs of a specimen we hold, and the piece you receive will differ in weight, dimensions, inclusions, colour zoning and surface features.
Weight, dimensions and origin describe the class of piece we source, not an item currently in stock. The price shown at checkout applies to a piece in this class. Before dispatch we send you real photographs, video and the measured weight of the specific piece; if it does not match this description you may cancel and receive a full refund.
About this Zimbabwe quartz cluster
This is a single, display-oriented quartz cluster described by the supplier as natural material from Zimbabwe. Fine acicular inclusions create a soft hair-like pattern through the translucent quartz, while subtle pale green zones give the lower and middle sections a green phantom-like appearance.
The specimen has a naturally irregular composition: one dominant upright termination rises above a shorter side cluster. Clear-to-smoky quartz, dark mineral accents, and rough contact areas give the piece depth and a distinct collector-specimen silhouette.
“Hair quartz” and “green phantom quartz” are commercial collector descriptions, not formal mineral-species names. We have not commissioned laboratory testing to identify every included mineral or independently confirm the stated origin. Scientifically, the main material is quartz with natural inclusions, colour zoning, and surface deposits.
Measured specimen details
| Weight | 290 g / approximately 10.23 oz |
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| Dimensions | Approximately 122 × 61 × 34 mm / 12.2 × 6.1 × 3.4 cm / 4.80 × 2.40 × 1.34 in |
| Origin | Zimbabwe (supplier-stated; not independently verified) |
| Material | Supplier-described natural quartz with acicular and green phantom-like inclusions |
| Trade description | Hair quartz / green phantom quartz cluster specimen |
| Growth form | Multi-point natural cluster with a dominant terminated crystal |
| Colour | Clear to smoky quartz with pale green zones and golden-brown thread-like inclusions |
| Surface | Natural crystal faces, contact points, mineral crust, small pits, and surface roughness |
| Treatment disclosure | No repair, dye treatment, or enhancement has been disclosed to us. Independent laboratory verification has not been performed. |
| Inventory | One-of-a-kind; one specimen available |
| Display stand | Not included |
Why this specimen stands out
- Fine acicular pattern: thread-like inclusions create a soft, layered visual texture within the quartz.
- Green phantom-like zones: pale green growth areas become more visible with directed lighting and against a contrasting background.
- Sculptural cluster form: the upright main point and offset side crystal give the piece a natural display presence.
- Natural surface character: contact crust, mineral deposits, and irregular edges preserve evidence of the specimen’s formation and extraction.
- One of one: weight, dimensions, inclusion placement, colour response, and surface texture make every natural cluster unique.
Condition and natural features
This is a natural, irregular mineral specimen. Small chips, contact points, edge roughness, internal fractures or veils, mineral crust, cavities, and dark deposits are consistent with natural formation and handling. They are part of the character of the piece and are not necessarily damage. Review every photograph before ordering and contact us if you need a specific angle or additional close-up.
Colour and transparency are affected by light source, background, monitor calibration, and viewing angle. Directed-light images are intended to reveal internal structure and may make the inclusions appear more prominent or the green zones more saturated than they appear in ordinary indoor lighting.
Image and variation disclosure
The listing uses AI-assisted studio reference imagery based on the supplied specimen details. It is intended to communicate the overall form, material character, and colour direction, not to prove exact inclusion placement or guarantee an exact visual match. The physical specimen is one-of-a-kind and may differ in visible details. If exact appearance is essential, request current photographs before ordering.
Display and care
- Display as a decorative mineral specimen on a stable, dry surface away from edges and high-traffic areas.
- Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to reduce the chance of colour fading.
- Dust with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth. Do not soak the specimen or use acids, solvents, ultrasonic cleaners, or abrasive polish.
- Handle with two hands or while seated on a padded surface; natural edges and terminations can be fragile.
- Keep away from children and pets. This is a collectible mineral, not a toy or a medical product.
Shipping, inspection and returns
Shipping follows our standard store policy: free tracked delivery to the contiguous United States, with international shipping charges shown at checkout. We carefully pack mineral specimens for transit and provide tracking after dispatch. Inspect the parcel on arrival and keep the packaging while you examine the piece.
Returns are subject to our published Returns, Cancellations & Refunds policy. If the specimen arrives damaged or is not the item ordered, contact support promptly with photographs of the parcel, packaging, and specimen.
One-of-a-kind inventory
Only one specimen is available. Once sold, there is no identical replacement because weight, dimensions, surface texture, internal fractures, and mineral placement make every Zimbabwe quartz cluster unique.
