Introducing Corinto Starfire: Rare Pegmatite Quartz from Corinto, Brazil
Exciting news from Rocksity!
We are proud to introduce Corinto Starfire, a remarkable new quartz find from the Corinto region of Brazil. Acquired in 2022, these specimens display an extraordinary multi-layered, parallel growth habit enveloping a central, clear quartz core.
Mineralogically, these crystals are classified as pegmatite—a coarse-grained igneous rock formed in volatile-rich environments, often associated with late-stage magmatic activity. The specimens span a rich palette of colors, including deep red, grey-black, and alabaster cream. The vast majority of this discovery exhibits striking red coloration.
A hallmark of Corinto Starfire is the presence of starburst-like inclusions formed by goethite and red hematite veining. These inclusions contribute to their distinctive aesthetic and metaphysical intrigue.
Key findings from extensive laboratory testing reveal the specimens display a thin overgrowth of secondary quartz on the rhombohedral faces, aligning parallel to the main crystal.
Trace element composition increases slightly in the overgrowth, suggesting a quenching process due to pressure loss. The mineralized cavity experienced oversaturation, leading to an ADDITIONAL rapid parallel overgrowth formation on top of the secondary parallel overgrowth.
These unique pegmatites have earned recognition from three esteemed natural history museums on two continents. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh), Harvard Mineralogical and Geological Museum (Cambridge) and the Canadian Museum of Nature (Ottawa) have accessioned Corinto Starfire specimens into their permanent collections, underscoring the mineralogical significance of this discovery.
For collectors interested in metaphysical properties, it is worth noting that Corinto Starfire quartz is geologically and energetically distinct from Dreamcoat Lemurians. Although both are mined in Brazil, Corinto lies roughly 431 kilometers from Cristalina, where Dreamcoat Lemurians are sourced. Key differences include:
Geographic origin
Multi-layered parallel growth structure
Absence of the Lemurian seed crystal core
If you're interested in acquiring one of these extraordinary specimens, please feel free to contact us for availability.
📸: Tom Spann
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