4.6" Muzo Habit Colombian Quartz Crystal Cluster - Peña Blanca Mine

The quartz crystals from the Peña Blanca Mine of Colombia often feature a rare crystal habit known as "Muzo habit". Similar to a Tessin habit, Muzo habit crystals have altered faces that give them a unique tapered appearance. In crystals that have extreme Muzo habit characteristics, only three of the faces will reach the termination. Most of the time these faces will be rather steep and heavily striated. The bases of these crystals will usually remain six-sided, but in some cases a cross-sectional cut can reveal a perfect triangle towards the termination. This habit of quartz can be found in Colombia, Switzerland, and Brazil.

Colombian quartz is known for its insane clarity and sharp termination points. These crystals are easily reminiscent of glass daggers and are quite exciting to behold. This locality offers one of the largest varieties of singular, translucent quartz crystals on the market. This quartz is exceptional in both clarity and size and will usually form as spears (individual, long, slender, well-faceted crystals). Collectors can easily see why this material is so popular and why so many make excellent display pieces.