{"product_id":"smoky-amethyst-scepter-with-red-hematite-needles-zimbabwe-quartz-crystal-43-5g","title":"Smoky Amethyst Scepter with Red Hematite Needles – Zimbabwe Quartz Crystal, 43.5g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky Amethyst scepter crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Zimbabwe features a highly translucent, gemmy scepter head with visible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered Hematite needle inclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The combination of Smoky Amethyst coloration, distinct scepter formation, and contrasting Hematite makes this a strong collector specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing 43.5 grams and measuring 45 × 36 × 28 mm, this natural quartz specimen has a compact display size while retaining strong visual presence and crystal clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smoky Amethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Hematite needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scepter crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silicon dioxide, SiO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Translucent to highly translucent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zimbabwe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 43.5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45 × 36 × 28 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the purple variety of Quartz, with its color produced by iron-related processes within the crystal structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e develops gray to brown coloration through natural irradiation and trace elements. Scepter crystals form when a later stage of Quartz growth develops over an earlier crystal, creating a wider crystal head above a narrower stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHematite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an iron oxide mineral that can occur as red, reddish-brown, metallic, or needle-like inclusions within Quartz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with intuition, spiritual awareness, calm, and mental clarity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is commonly connected with grounding, protection, stability, and releasing unwanted energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHematite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is traditionally associated with grounding, strength, focus, and balance. Together, Smoky Amethyst and Hematite are often used by crystal enthusiasts for meditation, energetic grounding, and maintaining a centered state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese metaphysical associations are based on traditional crystal beliefs and are not intended as medical or therapeutic claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Crystal Empire Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67770877313155,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0799_1.jpg?v=1791866025","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/smoky-amethyst-scepter-with-red-hematite-needles-zimbabwe-quartz-crystal-43-5g","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}