Lemurian Quartz

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Lemurian Quartz — Striated Crystals from Minas Gerais, Brazil Lemurian quartz is defined by the horizontal striations — sometimes called "bar codes" — etched naturally across alternating crystal faces during growth. These growth lines are not scratches or damage; they are a record of the crystal's formation cycle, where periods of rapid growth alternated with periods of rest. The result is a tactile, ridged surface that distinguishes Lemurian quartz from standard clear quartz at a glance. First identified in the Serra do Cabral region of Minas Gerais, Brazil , these crystals are typically found loose in sand and clay rather than attached to matrix — a characteristic that gives many Lemurian points a frosted, naturally etched appearance. Specimens range from water-clear to golden (citrine-toned) to smoky, and some display internal veils, phantoms, or rainbow inclusions. Lemurian quartz is one of the most sought-after varieties among quartz collectors worldwide. Browse related collections: Crystal Clusters , Curated Over $100 , and VIP Selections for rare large-format points. Free shipping on orders over $150. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What is Lemurian quartz?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Lemurian quartz is a variety of quartz crystal first identified in the Serra do Cabral region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is a form of silicon dioxide (SiO2) that grows with distinctive horizontal striations across alternating faces of the crystal. Geologically, these are standard quartz crystals; the 'Lemurian' name is a trade term that originated in the late 1990s to describe this specific striated morphology from that region."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What makes Lemurian quartz different from regular quartz?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The defining difference is the horizontal striations — parallel ridges and grooves etched naturally across alternating flat faces of the crystal.