{"product_id":"garnierite-with-drusy-quartz-sulawesi-indonesia","title":"Garnierite With Drusy Quartz – Sulawesi, Indonesia","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Specimen\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis miniature specimen from Sulawesi, Indonesia, presents seafoam- to blue-green garnierite material across one face of a rusty brown matrix. A sparkling druse of quartz and cream-to-gray rounded growths add texture, while shallow cavities give the display face notable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral \/ Specimen Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garnierite with quartz mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sulawesi, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green crustiform mineralization with drusy and locally rounded growths on matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seafoam to blue-green with cream, gray, and rusty brown areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncommon as an attractive collector specimen; garnierite itself is not considered a rare mineral species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable, approximately 2–4 for garnierite material; 7 for quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dull to waxy on the garnierite material and vitreous on the quartz druse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garnierite is a variable nickel-bearing hydrous silicate mixture, often represented approximately as (Ni,Mg)\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003eSi\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e(OH)\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e; quartz is SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 × 2.0 × 4.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.0 g (mineral only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal \/ Display Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Garnierite\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarnierite is a traditional field and trade name for green, nickel-bearing hydrous silicate material rather than one formally defined mineral species. Its composition and hardness vary because it may contain nickel-rich members of serpentine, talc, smectite, or related mineral groups; in this specimen, the green material is accompanied by quartz, a silica mineral with a Mohs hardness of 7 and formula SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Metaphysical Associations\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn modern crystal traditions, garnierite is associated with optimism, abundance, and purposeful change, while quartz is commonly used as a symbol of clarity and focused intention. Some collectors select this pairing for meditation, intention-setting, or simply as a calming green display piece. \u003cem\u003eMetaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for cultural and informational purposes; they are not scientifically established or intended as medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy This Specimen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe specimen’s sparkling quartz surface, softly rounded cream-gray formations, and vivid green mineralization create a detailed display face with strong contrast against the earthy matrix. Its upright profile presents well on the photographed black base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExact specimen pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mineral Treasury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406867358063,"sku":"MT-0087","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7563\/6335\/files\/garnierite-quartz-sulawesi-front.jpg?v=1788232883","url":"https:\/\/mineraltreasury.com\/products\/garnierite-with-drusy-quartz-sulawesi-indonesia","provider":"Mineral Treasury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}