{"id":6785,"date":"2026-09-25T15:57:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.artefactumgallery.com\/catalog\/rock-crystal\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:36:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T07:36:35","slug":"rock-crystal","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/artefactumgallery.com\/en-hk\/catalog\/rock-crystal\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock crystal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rarity and Value<\/p>\n<p>Rock crystal is the transparent, colourless variety of quartz and represents one of the purest natural forms of silicon dioxide (SiO\u2082). While quartz is abundant in the Earth\u2019s crust, fully transparent specimens of high clarity, free from fractures or inclusions, are significantly more desirable. Large, well-terminated crystals with exceptional optical purity are especially valued by collectors, museums, and designers for their structural perfection and visual brilliance.<\/p>\n<p>Discovery and Significance<\/p>\n<p>Known since antiquity, rock crystal was highly esteemed in ancient civilisations, including Greece and Rome, where it was believed to be permanently frozen ice. Historically sourced from the Alps, Brazil, Madagascar, and Arkansas (USA), rock crystal forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatitic environments under stable geological conditions that allow slow crystal growth and exceptional clarity.<\/p>\n<p>Morphology and Preservation<\/p>\n<p>Rock crystal crystallises in the trigonal system, typically forming six-sided prismatic crystals with pointed terminations. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and a vitreous lustre. Natural specimens may display internal veils, phantoms, or growth inclusions that provide insight into their geological history. Museum-grade examples are characterised by sharp edges, intact terminations, and minimal surface damage.<\/p>\n<p>Human and Scientific Connection<\/p>\n<p>Beyond its aesthetic qualities, rock crystal has long held both scientific and artistic importance. Its optical clarity made it historically significant in early lens-making and decorative carving. In contemporary contexts, it bridges mineralogy and design, serving as both a geological specimen and a refined material for sculpture, jewellery, and architectural elements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rarity and Value Rock crystal is the transparent, colourless variety of quartz and represents one of the purest natural forms of silicon dioxide (SiO\u2082). While quartz is abundant in the Earth\u2019s crust, fully transparent specimens of high clarity, free from fractures or inclusions, are significantly more desirable. 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