{"product_id":"self-healed-clear-quartz-rare","title":"Self healed Clear Quartz *Rare SFH1","description":"\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eWhat is self-healed quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSelf-healed, or re-healed, quartz forms when a crystal is fractured or separated from its original point of attachment during its growth. This damage can occur through geological movement, tectonic pressure, or sudden changes in temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf the surrounding conditions later become favorable for continued crystal growth, silica-rich fluids can deposit new quartz over the damaged surface. Over time, the previously broken area may develop new crystal faces and tiny terminations, creating a naturally healed and often highly distinctive texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSelf-Healed Clear Quartz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSelf-healed clear quartz is an uncommon and highly sought-after form of quartz, particularly when it occurs as a large, exceptionally clear, or well-formed collector specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Does “Self-Healed” Quartz Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eHow it forms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring crystal growth, a quartz crystal can develop cracks or fractures as a result of geological movement, pressure changes, or fluctuations in temperature within the surrounding mineral pocket. If conditions later become suitable, the crystal may continue growing after the damage occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eThe healing process:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMineral-rich hydrothermal fluids can flow through the pocket and carry dissolved silica. As the crystal resumes growth, microscopic quartz formations may develop across the damaged surface, creating a natural layer of new crystal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eHow to recognize it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA self-healed area may display a distinctive textured or stepped appearance. Under magnification, you can often see numerous tiny crystal faces forming a patterned, mosaic-like surface across an older fracture. This can give the damaged area a delicate, lace-like or frosted appearance rather than the smooth surface of a simple break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Rare Is Self-Healed Quartz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQuartz itself is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust, and clear quartz is widely found in many mineral-producing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHowever, naturally fractured crystals do not automatically become self-healed specimens. For healing to occur, the crystal must remain in an environment where the right temperature, pressure, and silica-rich fluids are present to allow additional quartz growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmall areas of natural healing can be encountered in commercial mineral material from locations such as Brazil and Arkansas. More substantial examples are considerably less common, especially when the specimen combines strong transparency with large size, attractive crystal formation, or double termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor collectors, the combination of \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eclarity, size, crystal form, and pronounced natural self-healing\u003c\/strong\u003e can make these specimens particularly desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Rare Crystal Collection - Museum Quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: \u003cspan\u003eSouth America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 120mm x 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 270gm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aus Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50337959018599,"sku":null,"price":142.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1893\/4371\/files\/FullSizeRender_0ab65278-be1a-4aa5-88ce-b0847887f9a5.heic?v=1790575367","url":"https:\/\/www.auscrystals.com.au\/products\/self-healed-clear-quartz-rare","provider":"Aus Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}