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Natural Cascading "Anananas" Candle Quartz Clusters x 2 From Antsirabe, Madagascar
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A pair of natural "Anananas" Candle Quartz clusters with raw edges on cascading etched crystalline window terminations. Minor damage but at a very good price.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Candle Quartz Clusters (Anananas) from Antsirabe, Madagascar
Candle Quartz, traded as Anananas, is a distinctive variety of quartz sourced from Antsirabe in Madagascar. It features a central quartz point surrounded by cascading smaller crystal terminations that create a textured, pineapple-like appearance and is famous for its "love star" formations. The surface displays a characteristic white patina resembling dripped candle wax, with a smooth to slightly rough texture and vitreous lustre. This material forms in limited deposits near Antsirabe and is prized for its unique structure and natural aesthetic.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Quartz
PRODUCT FEATURES
Trigonal, Hexagonal, Igneous Rock, Multi terminated, Window, Etched
PRODUCT COLOUR
Clear, White
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
7
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Antsirabe, Madagascar
Grade = Good Grade
Size = 97 - 154 mm