Lepidocrocite Crystal Points, Brazil, Madagascar, Spain and India

Lepidocrocite crystal points for sale

These lepidocrocite crystal points for sale are four quartz points, clear to frosty white, with red and orange flecks crowded toward one end of each and a fine dusting of darker specks along their length. The price posts with the first drop, and the list sees them first.

What makes lepidocrocite quartz red

What makes lepidocrocite quartz red is lepidocrocite, an iron oxide-hydroxide mineral, FeO(OH): tiny flakes of it were trapped inside the quartz as the crystal grew. It has the same formula as goethite in a different crystal structure, and its name comes from the Greek for "scale" and "fiber." The quartz around the flakes is ordinary quartz, SiO₂. More in the lepidocrocite quartz guide.

Where these lepidocrocite points come from

The label for these lepidocrocite points lists four countries: Brazil, Madagascar, Spain and India. Red iron inclusions turn up in quartz from many parts of the world, because iron is common in the fluids that quartz crystals grow from.

Lepidocrocite quartz care

Lepidocrocite quartz care is the same as for any quartz: it is a 7 on the Mohs scale, water safe and sun safe. Rinse the points in plain water, dry them with a soft cloth and keep them from knocking into each other, since quartz tips chip.

How these lepidocrocite points ship

These lepidocrocite points ship from Denver, Colorado, and US shipping is free on orders over $75. Cancellations are accepted until the order ships.