Reverse Scepter Quartz Cluster- Nghệ An Province, Vietnam | River Walkers Minerals

Locality: Quế Phong District, Nghệ An Province, Vietnam

Weight: 170 g

Dimensions: 4 × 1.8 × 1.2 in

Ex. Ðoàn Kim Hoa Collection

An elegant reverse scepter quartz cluster from Quế Phong District, Nghệ A Province, Vietnam, covered in a dense layer of tightly packed crystals. Dozens of small reverse scepter terminations create a sparkling, icy-like surface across the specimen.

Reverse scepter formations occur when a later generation of quartz begins growing on the surface of an earlier crystal, producing smaller crystals that widen outward from their attachment point. The result is a dense, highly textured surface of outward-tapering crystal terminations.

Vietnamese quartz has gained significant attention among collectors for its unusual crystal habits, and pieces like this highlight the intricate growth patterns that make material from this region so compelling!