Faden quartz crystal cluster, natural clear quartz specimen, raw quartz crystal, collector mineral, display crystal for shelf

• 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 natural faden quartz is a compact Swiss Alpine quartz cluster with that distinctive internal seam running through the body of the crystal. The form is busy and structural rather than a single point, with several clean terminations catching the light from different angles, which makes it feel more like a true specimen than a simple quartz point.

It has a pleasing mix of clearer faces and a slightly clouded core, so it photographs with depth rather than looking flat. The faden line is visible through the centre, and the edges stay bright and glassy in strong light. It displays best leaned slightly back on a small stand or with museum putty, and it works well as a collector piece, a study specimen, or a clean shelf display.

Specifications:

Mineral: Faden quartz (quartz)
Weight: 30 g
Size: 4.0 x 3.6 x 1.4 cm
Locality: Piz Beverin, Canton of Graubunden, Switzerland
Named pocket: The Faden pocket
Collected altitude: approximately 2800 m
Condition: Natural, unpolished specimen. Minor natural contact marks and faint iron staining consistent with Alpine cleft material.

Metaphysical properties:

Faden quartz is often associated with connection and repair, especially when you want to bring scattered thoughts back into one clear line. Many people use it for focus, integration, and steady progress, as the internal seam is seen as a symbol of rejoining and strengthening over time. It is also commonly paired with journalling, study, and intention setting when you want calm structure rather than high intensity energy.

Ref No: SQ6