{"product_id":"quartz-epimorph-after-calcite-lesotho","title":"Quartz Epimorph After Calcite — Lesotho | Choose Your Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese unusual specimens from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesotho, Southern Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e immediately caught my attention for their striking paired and clustered formations—but look a little closer and they get even cooler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original calcite formations have been partially coated in a sparkling layer of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edruzy quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating what is known as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eepimorph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In areas where the calcite has dissolved away, the quartz remains behind like a crystalline shell, preserving the shape of the mineral that formed beneath it. Several of the hollow openings are still beautifully visible, giving you a peek into how these specimens developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there’s the surprise: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunder UV light, these pieces fluoresce a brilliant red-orange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece was intentionally chosen for its distinctive formation. Piece A has a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaired, twin-like appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Piece B features a larger, more complex multi-point formation with several clearly visible hollow epimorphic openings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Your Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e57 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 3” × 1.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking paired, twin-like formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDruzy quartz coating with visible hollow epimorphic structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong red-orange fluorescence under UV light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 3.5” × 2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger clustered, multi-point formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple prominent hollow druzy quartz openings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong red-orange fluorescence under UV light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quartz \u0026amp; Calcite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Druzy Quartz Epimorph After Calcite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lesotho, Southern Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUV Reactive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes — red-orange fluorescence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen is completely natural and one of a kind. You will receive the exact piece selected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz is often worked with as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamplifier of energy and intention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while calcite is associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emovement, clearing, and energetic renewal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Together, they make an especially interesting pairing for times of transformation and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s also something pretty special about the physical story of an epimorph: one mineral forms around another, preserving the structure even where portions of the original crystal are no longer present. For those drawn to symbolism in natural formations, these pieces can be beautiful companions for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etransformation, evolution, resilience, and honoring what remains as we change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatsby Gems","offers":[{"title":"Piece A — 57 grams Approx. 3” × 1.5” $58","offer_id":53675208638740,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Piece B — 99 grams Approx. 3.5” × 2” $68","offer_id":53675208671508,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/7250\/5108\/files\/DruzyQuartzonCalciteLesotho.jpg?v=1787014457","url":"https:\/\/starwomancrystals.com\/products\/quartz-epimorph-after-calcite-lesotho","provider":"Star Woman Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}