This striking 32g specimen is a Black Phantom Quartz (often referred to as Smoky Phantom or Garden/Lodolite Quartz). It features a distinct interior ghost-like termination layer—a "phantom"—where a darker layer of mineral inclusions (likely hematite, chlorite, or smoky quartz growth) was encapsulated as the outer crystal continued to grow over time. Polished into a freestanding generator point, the clear-to-smoky top termination provides a window into the dense, dark internal phantom layer below.
Phantom Quartz is celebrated in crystal lore as a master stone for personal growth, healing past trauma, and overcoming life obstacles. The phantom outline inside symbolizes cellular memory and progression through cycles. Black and smoky phantom varieties are specifically valued for powerful grounding, energetic protection, and transforming stagnant or negative energies into positive focus.
Collector Grade: A