{"product_id":"natural-small-cascading-anananas-pineapple-quartz-single-crystals-x-70-from-antsirabe-madagascar","title":"Natural Small Cascading \"Anananas\" Pineapple Quartz Single Crystals x 70 From Antsirabe, Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA large flat of 70 small natural cascading \"Anananas\" Pineapple Quartz single crystals. These used to be very common in Madagascar, (I remember walking through the valley of this deposit years ago there were a lot then) but there is very little coming out now. Also known as \"Candle Quartz\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandle Quartz (Anananas) from Antsirabe, Madagascar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCandle 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT MINERALS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eQuartz, Hematoid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrigonal, Hexagonal, Igneous Rock, Double Terminated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT COLOUR \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eClear, White\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOHS HARDNESS SCALE \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DATA \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocality = Antsirabe, Madagascar\u003cbr\u003eGrade = Good to A Grade\u003cbr\u003eSize = 34 - 60 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QUARTZ - Madagascar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50152049705153,"sku":"182-715-260422BM","price":1688.4,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/182715_6.jpg?v=1777446465","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/natural-small-cascading-anananas-pineapple-quartz-single-crystals-x-70-from-antsirabe-madagascar","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}