Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1553 fantasy cut The lapidarist cut the material

The lapidarist cut the material in a way that really showcases the annular grown rings of the ancient tree

Clinochlore is a green-colored mineral belonging to the chlorite group

and growth interference pieces from this locality are especially valued by collectors for their rarity

He is usually depicted as having four faces

but is believed to have been used by Native Americans for tools and weapons long before that

Faden Quartz from Colombia DS1553 fantasy cut The lapidarist cut the materialFaden Quartz from Colombia Approx. Dimensions: 2x2x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 60. 4 grams Locality: Santander, Colombia Faden quartz from Santander, Colombia, is a rare and highly aesthetic find, distinct from the more common specimens found in Pakistan or Russia. While Colombia is world famous for its "needle" and "muzo habit" high clarity quartz, these Faden (German for "thread") crystals are specialized alpine fissure growth formations