Front view of olive-green chlorite-bearing quartz crystals mounted on a black display base

Quartz Crystals with Chlorite – Saratoga County, New York

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Front view of olive-green chlorite-bearing quartz crystals mounted on a black display base
  • Front view of olive-green chlorite-bearing quartz crystals mounted on a black display base
  • Chlorite-bearing quartz cluster shown inside its clear display enclosure
  • Rear view showing overlapping olive-green prismatic quartz crystals
  • Side view of the compact green quartz cluster with a clear crystal termination
  • Opposite side of the chlorite-bearing quartz cluster showing intergrown crystal prisms
  • Upright view highlighting a long green quartz prism and pale transparent tip
  • Top view of the intergrown olive-green quartz crystals on the display base
  • Front view of olive-green chlorite-bearing quartz crystals mounted on a black display base
  • Chlorite-bearing quartz cluster shown inside its clear display enclosure
  • Rear view showing overlapping olive-green prismatic quartz crystals
  • Side view of the compact green quartz cluster with a clear crystal termination
  • Opposite side of the chlorite-bearing quartz cluster showing intergrown crystal prisms
  • Upright view highlighting a long green quartz prism and pale transparent tip
  • Top view of the intergrown olive-green quartz crystals on the display base
Quartz Crystals with Chlorite – Saratoga County, New York

Quartz Crystals with Chlorite – Saratoga County, New York

$49.00

About This Specimen

This compact cluster from Saratoga County, New York, features intergrown prismatic quartz crystals colored olive green by chlorite. Several crystals retain transparent to translucent tips, creating a pleasing contrast with the densely chlorite-coated lower faces.

Specimen Details

  • Mineral / Specimen Type: Chlorite in quartz crystals
  • Locality: Saratoga County, New York, USA
  • Form & Structure: Intergrown cluster of prismatic quartz crystals with chlorite inclusions or coatings; several crystals are terminated
  • Color: Muted olive green with pale green to nearly colorless crystal tips and minor brown speckling
  • Rarity: Uncommon as an aesthetic chlorite-bearing quartz cluster from this stated county locality; quartz and chlorite themselves are common minerals
  • Mohs Hardness: 7 for quartz; approximately 2–2.5 for the chlorite component
  • Luster: Vitreous on exposed quartz terminations, subdued to slightly waxy on chlorite-coated surfaces
  • Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (quartz); chlorite-group composition is variable, commonly represented as (Mg,Fe,Al)₆(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(OH)₈
  • Specimen Size: Toenail
  • Dimensions: 2.7 × 2.0 × 2.5 cm
  • Specimen Weight: 6.2 g (mineral only)
  • Total / Display Weight: 54.4 g

About Quartz with Chlorite

Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral that crystallizes in the trigonal system and commonly forms six-sided prisms capped by pyramidal terminations. Chlorite is the name of a group of platy, typically green phyllosilicate minerals; when present as inclusions or coatings, it can give otherwise colorless quartz an olive, mossy, or phantom-like appearance.

Traditional & Metaphysical Associations

In crystal traditions, quartz is associated with clarity, focus, and intention-setting, while green chlorite is linked symbolically with nature, renewal, and grounding. This specimen may be appreciated as a meditation object or as a natural reminder of balance and growth. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for cultural and informational purposes; they are not scientifically established or intended as medical advice.

Why This Specimen?

The overlapping green prisms create a sculptural, open cluster with visual interest from multiple angles. Clearer terminations rising above the chlorite-rich crystal bodies give the small specimen strong contrast and display presence.

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