Inception Quartz Contains Enhydro Calcite With Moving Sediment

This piece is a rare example of a triple-encapsulation phenomenon: a quartz sphere enclosing a calcite crystal, which itself contains a moving enhydro bubble and sediment.

Normally, enhydros are found directly in quartz cavities. Here, the fluid and sediment were sealed during calcite’s growth, and that entire calcite crystal was later enveloped by quartz. This creates a unique “crystal within a crystal within a crystal” effect—an optical and geological marvel.

Highlights

• Species: Quartz with calcite inclusion
• Special features: Moving fluid bubble (enhydro) inside the calcite, plus mobile sediment “snow”
• Locality: Madagascar
• Finish/Form: Polished sphere
• Optics: Excellent clarity with crisp internal faces; beautiful lensing as you rotate

Size & Weight

• Diameter: ~23 mm
• Weight: 17 grams