What makes an object valuable? Is it the rarity? Or is it the quality of the object that gives it its value? The answer is a little bit of both actually. We seek out gold or diamonds for their chemical properties, long lasting allure, and their plain beauty. But it is also true that if diamonds were a common occurrence, some of their intrinsic value would be compromised.
Quartz is for all intents and purposes not rare. In fact it is one of the most common elements found on our planet. That’s why petroleum quartz crystals are not that pricy, their prices are quite affordable.
Quartz is not only common but it is also versatile. It has a certain duality to it. Quartz crystals are common but at the same time, they are rare. It’s almost paradoxical to seem so rare, yet in actuality to be so common.
Chemically speaking its crystalline structure is composed of silicon dioxide and of course oxygen. These elements are prolific in the earth’s crust. Quartz deposits are found basically everywhere, from sandstone deposits to gneiss and granite.
We must specify that there are many types of quartz, and that today we are talking about quartz with a crystalline clear structure with the colloquial name of ‘’ rock crystal ‘’.
These clear quartz crystals have been viewed historically as a gift from the earth’s patron deity and its ability to act like a prim, and reflect and refract light has been cherished. These beautiful gifts of nature have been thought to restore lost energy, help the individual regain clarity and commune with the primal forces of the Earth.
Weather you believe or not, quartz crystals are one of the most beautiful occurrences of nature and are worthy of admiration.
However, just when you thought it could not get any better than nature throws us a curve ball. Sometimes in nature, crystals tend to develop interior chambers filled with trapped gas or fluid. These are truly rare and they are truly a beautiful trinket to have. Just the thought of holding something that took millions of years to form should bring joy to anybody. How did it form? The process is quite simple; all the crystal did was to grow around the liquid or gas, slowly encasing it for posterity. In addition, if you think that seeing water trapped inside a crystal is rare, you should check out some petroleum quartz crystals. Petroleum is of course, an unrefined form of fossil fuels, the same that we use to power our vehicles.
The result of petroleum getting trapped is a yellowish or brownish pocket inside the crystal. These petroleum quartz crystals also have air bubbles. If they are not confined in the chamber, it can move in lots of directions, depending on where you move the crystal.
I assume it is obvious that the clearer the crystal, the greater the contrast between its clear structure and the color of the petroleum chamber’s content.
So you can see how a basic structure of silicon and oxygen, over millions of years can become one of the most beautiful gems in nature. Petroleum quartz crystals are a must have for anyone that can appreciate beauty.