{"title":"Hematoid Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHematoid Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cstrong\u003eFerruginous Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eFire Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a variety of macrocrystalline quartz whose characteristic red, orange, and rust tones come from included or coating \u003cstrong\u003ehematite\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fe₂O₃). The iron oxide can form as internal phantom layers, dispersed dots and drips, or as a surface staining left by iron-rich groundwater percolating along fractures after crystal growth. Chemically it remains SiO₂ with hardness 7 on the Mohs scale, but the hematite inclusions add a distinctive pleochroic warmth not seen in plain rock crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine specimens are documented from \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e, classic sources for large, richly colored clusters and points, as well as from \u003cstrong\u003eArkansas\u003c\/strong\u003e in the United States, \u003cstrong\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eZambia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eZimbabwe\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Australia, notable material has come from \u003cstrong\u003eBroken Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e in New South Wales, the \u003cstrong\u003eMcDonnell Ranges\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eGrampians\u003c\/strong\u003e region of Victoria. Related iron-quartz combinations include hematite-included amethyst and smoky quartz, expanding the range of collectible forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors prize Hematoid Quartz for the striking contrast between clear or milky quartz and the fiery internal hematite patterning — no two pieces show identical banding, staining, or phantom structure. Well-terminated crystals and clusters with strong, evenly distributed color are the most sought after, bridging classic quartz-family mineralogy with genuinely eye-catching, display-worthy specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lz-hematoid-quartz-0","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Spectacular BORDEAUX Crystal Cluster with 7.5 cm Crystals, Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Exceptional specimen featuring a spectacular main crystal reaching 7.5 cm with intense red hematite inclusions, brilliant natural luster and outstanding aesthetic quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252 x 154 x 96 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max. 75 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3487 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45388941721709,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260331173624.jpg?v=1782599703"},{"product_id":"bol1-quarzo-ematoide-0","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Intense Blood Red Color with Large Crystals","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Beautiful specimen featuring intense red coloration caused by hematite inclusions, with excellent natural luster and well-formed crystal structure. Highly aesthetic piece suitable for both mineral collection and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 x 74 x 59 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 271 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45402489290861,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260402191634.jpg?v=1782659610"},{"product_id":"bol1-quarzo-ematoide-3","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Intense Blood Red Color with Large Crystals","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Beautiful specimen featuring intense red coloration caused by hematite inclusions, with excellent natural luster and well-formed crystal structure. Highly aesthetic piece suitable for both mineral collection and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73 x 57 x 53 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 137 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45402490437741,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260402194107.jpg?v=1782662214"},{"product_id":"bol1-quarzo-ematoide-6","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Intense Blood Red Color with Large Crystals","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Beautiful specimen featuring intense red coloration caused by hematite inclusions, with excellent natural luster and well-formed crystal structure. Highly aesthetic piece suitable for both mineral collection and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108 x 86 x 56 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 491 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45402832339053,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260402200103.jpg?v=1782662962"},{"product_id":"bol1-quarzo-ematoide-morocco-7","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Intense Blood Red Color with Large Crystals","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Beautiful specimen featuring intense red coloration caused by hematite inclusions, with excellent natural luster and well-formed crystal structure. Highly aesthetic piece suitable for both mineral collection and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 x 60 x 56 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 332 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45405115482221,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/IMG20260402200544.jpg?v=1782668479"},{"product_id":"fa15-quarzo-ematoide-madagsascar-0","title":"HEMATOID QUARTZ – Bicolor White \u0026 Red Floater Crystals, South Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNatural Hematoid Quartz from the world-famous Orange River locality, South Africa. A striking bicolor combination of white and brick-red crystals, colored by natural hematite inclusions, featuring a main crystal alongside several doubly terminated floater crystals — no matrix attachment. 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