Quartz - Pakistan and South Africa

and South Africa

Shungite has gained traction over the years

A beautiful cross-like sign

it is possible it is further derived from the Latin word "granum" meaning grain or seed

Mineral collectors from all over the world purchase these for their unique geometric formation

Quartz - Pakistan and South AfricaThis specimen is referred to as a double terminated diamond quartz. Although it is just a high quality quartz point, it does shine like a diamond with its clean faces. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral on Earth accounting for around 12% of the Earth's crust. Its name is derived from the German word "quarz" meaning hard. Quartz can form in trigonal or hexagonal crystal systems depending on the temperature during formation. Crystallized quartz