In August 2004, a small deposit of a new quartz with a blue inclusion was discovered in Brazil. The deposit comes from the locality of São José da Batalha, Salgadinho, in the Brazilian state of Paraiba. The inclusions turned out to be of a rare copper mineral, gilalite (Cu5Si6O17·7H2O). However, having a color that resembles that of Paraiba tourmaline, many traders began to call it Paraiba Quartz to recall the much more expensive tourmaline, without however lying about the true location of origin.
Paraiba quartz has beautiful blue inclusions of the rare copper mineral gilalite (Cu5Si6O17·7H2O). It comes in two varieties, Medusa quartz and Paraiba quartz.
The most sought after is the so-called Bolinhas (small balls) also called Medusa quartz (jelly fish) which has small globular aggregates of fibrous crystals in the shape of a jellyfish.
The other variety is known as Paraiba quartz and is composed of fibrous gilalite crystals in thin layers that cover a ghost inside the quartz crystal. Cut stones can be completely light blue if the table is cut parallel to the quartz face or show an interesting bicolor when the stone is cut perpendicular to the ghost face.
The color is usually turquoise blue, but can be aqua green, more often both colors are present in the same sample. Some red spots can be due to the rare presence of micro dendrites of native copper.
The rough of these quartz has never allowed to produce collectible crystals, nor to cut collectible prisms so all the extracted material has been cut into gems. The very affordable price of these gems at the beginning made them very popular. Today the Bolinhas variety has reached decidedly high prices.
Quartz with Gilalite is an exceptional gem highly valued by jewelers, collectors and energy therapists for its rarity and unmatched beauty.
Features of this piece:
• Guaranteed authenticity: 100% natural quartz with gilalite of guaranteed origin.
• Color and appearance: Quartz with gilalite paraiba variety with sky blue stars. Very good quality.
• Hardness: 7 (Quartz) on the Mohs scale.
• Cut: Rectangular cushion cut cabochon gemstone. Cut in Brazil.
For jewelers
Both in cabochon and faceted form, these are gems in which the splendid color of their internal inclusions stands out. Perfect for creative and original jewelry that seeks an elegant, sophisticated and at the same time natural result.
For collectors
This is another of the obligatory stones in any collection. Its rarity and the beauty of the greenish blue color inside the quartz in the form of small jellyfish-shaped balls (medusa variety) or small stars (paraiba variety) make it a coveted piece. Each specimen is unique, with unrepeatable inclusion patterns.
For energy therapies:
• It is associated with the throat chakra, promoting clear and sincere communication.
• It is believed to enhance mental clarity and emotional calm.
• The presence of copper in Gilalite suggests a connection with energetic healing and emotional balance.
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Our natural gems have been meticulously selected for their quality, beauty and authenticity. Each piece has unique characteristics, making them perfect for collectors, artisan jewelers, stone lovers, and those seeking spiritual balance.
Details that make the difference
• 100% natural gemstones of guaranteed origin. We control the entire process, from the purchase of the rough by expert mineralogists, geologists and gemologists, to its cutting in our trusted lapidary.
• Ideal for jewelers: enhances the exclusivity of your designs.
• Attractive for collectors: unique pieces with exceptional details.
• Perfect for therapies: they channel energy and balance.
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