Dumortierite Included Quartz – Brazil
Dumortierite Included Quartz – Brazil
$3,600.00
| Weight | 5.8 g |
|---|---|
| Small Cabinet | 5.5 × 5 × 2.3 cm |
| Size | Small Cabinet |
| Locality | Vaca Morta quarry, Serra da Vereda, Boquira, Bahia, Brazil |
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A striking dumortierite included quartz from Brazil, showcasing the fascinating relationship between quartz and its vibrant blue inclusions. Dumortierite is a rare and beautiful mineral prized for its rich blue color, and in this specimen, it appears as countless fine needle-like inclusions suspended within the quartz, creating a captivating internal landscape. The blue tones range from soft, misty hues to deep, concentrated areas, giving the crystal depth and a gentle aquatic character.
Dumortierite forms in a variety of geological environments, including high-grade metamorphic rocks, contact metamorphic zones, and pegmatites, and it may also occur in some alluvial deposits. Important sources include Brazil, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and the United States, with Brazil particularly renowned for producing attractive, high-quality quartz with attractive dumortierite inclusions.
Collectors value dumortierite quartz for its rarity and its unique visual interplay between the clear host crystal and the blue fibrous inclusions. In this piece, the quartz provides a luminous window into the intricate dumortierite network, making it not only a mineralogical curiosity but also a highly decorative and desirable specimen for fine collections.




