Quartz

This specimen features a cluster of quartz crystals that have grown within a tight crevice. One crystal shows a termination that has a sharp tip with three distinct faces, while the other crystals have ends buried in the matrix. Much of the specimen is coated with a thin druse of micro-quartz crystals, offering a fascinating glimpse into the mineral’s unique growth process.

The specimen was collected during a trip to a locality known as Gringo Gulch, near Patagonia, Arizona. This area is known for its distinctive mineral occurrences, particularly for amethyst crystals and for intriguing quartz epimorphs. For a detailed account of the collecting trip and more information on this locality, you can read the full story of our discovery here: Collecting Quartz Epimorphs Near Patagonia, AZ. (https://djoyceminerals.com/activities/collecting-quartz-epimorphs-near-patagonia-az/)