This dramatic polished crystal can stand on its own in a pedestal space, or niche; and has massive visual impact. It is a large lustrous quartz point that has ben lightly polished to reveal the stunning inclusions within of Rutile crystals. Rutile is a rare titanium mineral species that sometimes forms within quartz, as they can grow together during formation: this preserves the fragile-looking crystals inside the quartz, frozen for all eternity within.These elongated needle-like crystals have the best golden mirror-bright metallic color and formed, probably very quickly and simultaeneously, even as the quartz was forming. All of that happened approximately 100 million years ago as dinosaurs walked above the ground, as the continent of South America took shape. The clarity of the quartz is high, making this desirable as a piece of carving material for both art and jewellery: and, indeed, most such specimens of crystals of this quality are sent to be cut into spheres, belt buckles, earrings, and other carvings. 23.2 pounds in weight. With a custom lucite display base for secure vertical display. 36 x 18 x 11 cm (14.1 x 7 x 4.3in.), and 23.2 pounds (10.5 kg )