Swiss Alpine quartz crystal, Piz Beverin quartz, Swiss quartz crystal, clear quartz cluster, quartz specimen, raw quartz, Switzerland

• One-off natural mineral specimen. You will receive the exact piece shown in the photos.
• Selected for colour, form and display appeal. Once sold, it will not be restocked.
• Photographed under neutral lighting to show accurate colour and clarity.

This is a natural Swiss Alpine quartz crystal from Piz Beverin in Graubünden, Switzerland, with several intergrown clear quartz crystals developing together in a compact formation. What caught my attention with this one is the structure: the crystals sit in a subparallel arrangement, with bright glassy faces, natural terminations and warm iron staining concentrated around the lower growth areas.

At just over 4 cm long, it is a compact specimen but has plenty going on from different angles. Some views show the intergrown crystal habit particularly clearly, while others bring out the transparency, internal veils and contrast between the clear quartz and orange-brown Alpine staining. It is a very characteristic little Piz Beverin quartz specimen with more personality than a simple isolated point.

Specifications

Mineral: Quartz
Variety: Clear Quartz / Rock Crystal
Weight: 21.8 grams
Size: 4.1 × 2.4 × 1.7 cm
Origin: Piz Beverin, Graubünden, Switzerland
Colour: Clear to colourless with natural iron oxide staining
Transparency: Transparent to translucent with internal veils
Lustre: Bright vitreous to glassy
Formation: Subparallel intergrown Swiss Alpine quartz
Termination: Multiple natural terminations
Condition: Natural crystal group with contact features as photographed
Treatment: None

Metaphysical Properties

Clear quartz is traditionally associated with clarity, focus and energy amplification. Intergrown quartz crystals are sometimes associated with balance and connection, while the natural iron-rich staining is often linked symbolically with grounding and stability.