This stunning piece of New Zealand Quartz hails from South Westland.
She has a Rustic orange and clean white crystallised look which gives her a unique and eye-catching appearance.
The texture of this rock is incredibly smooth, which is further accentuated by its beautiful glowing tone. It's an excellent representation of the natural beauty that can be found in the South Westland area of New Zealand.
We collected this rock ourselves, and it holds a special place in our hearts.
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About Quartz:
Quartz is a major constituent of the earth’s crust as well as one of the most important rock-forming minerals. The chemical composition of quartz is silicon dioxide (SiO2) – also known as silica.
A distinctive feature of quartz is its hardness, which means that it polishes well and is not easily broken. The appearance of quartz is variable – it may be coloured or colourless; transparent, cloudy or opaque.
The many varieties of quartz can be divided into two main groups: crystalline quartz and very fine-grained (or cryptocrystalline) quartz, which includes chalcedony, agate, chert, flint and jasper.