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Elestial (Skeleton) Quartz Cluster with Petroleum Inclusions

Elestial (Skeleton) Quartz Cluster with Petroleum Inclusions

£26.00
Description

Beautiful elestial (skeleton) quartz cluster from Madagascar featuring complex stepped crystal growth with visible petroleum inclusions.

Elestial quartz forms through interrupted growth stages, creating layered skeletal structures where multiple crystal faces develop simultaneously. This produces the distinctive stair-step and skeletal patterns visible across the cluster.

Within parts of the quartz, petroleum inclusions can be seen trapped inside the crystal. These hydrocarbon fluid inclusions formed when organic-rich fluids became sealed within the quartz during its growth.

The delicate structure and internal inclusions give the specimen exceptional depth and character, making it a fascinating display piece for collectors.

Each specimen is naturally formed and completely unique.

Geological Specifications

Mineral: Quartz
Formation: Elestial / Skeleton growth structure
Inclusions: Petroleum (hydrocarbon fluid inclusions)
Crystal System: Trigonal
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Locality: Madagascar

Elestial quartz forms when crystal growth occurs in multiple stages, creating skeletal faces and layered crystal formations.

Petroleum inclusions develop when hydrocarbon-bearing fluids become trapped inside the crystal as it grows, forming rare fluid inclusions that may appear as dark pockets or moving bubbles within the quartz.

Madagascar is known for producing complex quartz formations including elestial, skeletal and inclusion-rich specimens.

Metaphysical Properties

Traditionally associated with:

• Deep spiritual insight
• Emotional transformation
• Accessing ancient wisdom
• Releasing stagnant energy

Elestial quartz is often symbolically linked with layered healing and accessing deeper levels of consciousness.

Petroleum inclusions are sometimes associated with preserved earth energy and ancient geological memory.

Metaphysical information is offered for spiritual interest only and is not medical advice.

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