Enhydro - Unpolished quartz crystal specimen with fluid inclusion moving bubble - 3 crystal formation - ID A0571

Superb unpolished crystal with enhydro fluid inclusion. We love the "3 crystal" formation at the top, quite unique. Really nice example for fluid inclusion crystal. Fine mineral specimen.

Approximate dimensions 3.5 x 1.6 x 1 inches (89x40x25mm)
Approximately 4.8 oz / 134 grams
Origin: Guizhou (China)

Here is our personal assessment of this enhydro:
BUBBLE
Size (S, M, L, XL): Medium
Movement (Limited, Good, Excellent): Excellent
CRYSTAL
Size (S, M, L, XL): XLarge
Clarity (Limited, Fair, Good, Excellent): Limited
Cut/ Polish (Fair, Good, Excellent): Unpolished, fleabite
Note that this is our assessment and only an opinion. Please carefully check the video and the pictures to gauge if this enhydro is right for you. Of course, do not hesitate to ask us any questions and we’ll be glad to send you also any additional picture you may need. We want you to be happy with the enhydro you select!

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ENHYDRO DEFINITION
Here is a simplified explanation of what is an “ENHYDRO”, these trapped bubbles in a liquid inside a crystal.
Simply put, quartz typically forms in hot water (containing dissolved silica). As the crystal grows at different speeds, liquid can be trapped as the rest of the crystal continues to grow around it. As the crystal cools down, the trapped liquid then contracts and forms a vapor bubble. This is how “enhydros” form (scientist refers to these as “fluid inclusions”). The liquid can trap also other elements such as carbon, oil (petroleum trapped in quartz from Pakistan for example) etc... These are basically “geochemical time capsules” of the environment in which the crystal was growing. There are documented examples of fluid inclusions dating the early Precambrian (3 billion years old!).

A word of CAUTION: do not clean your enhydro in these ultrasonic cleaners! The crystal may have micro-fractures and the last thing you want is for the bubble to slowly escape!
Also do not clean your quartz in super-hot or extremely cold water, as this will cause stress on the crystal, and it may break. So, use lukewarm water (and if you use a toothbrush, do not use the vibrating kind!)



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