Tectonic Quartz

The unusual shape of these crystals is a result of quartz’s interactions with calcite during its growth. Calcite grows around the quartz, condensing the space the quartz has to grow. Later, the calcite dissolves away, leaving more space for the quartz to continue to develop. Like the tides of the ocean (but on a much slower geologic timescale) this ebb and flow of calcite growing into and dissolving away from the quartz changes the boundaries in which the quartz can grow. Although jagged and interrupted, these quartzes still grow, determined to manifest themselves  physically regardless of circumstances.  These crystals are ultra powerful resonators of tenacity and persistence. It’s very interesting that these crystals’ growth has been altered by their dance with calcite, for calcite is the crystal that is about reformatting skewed energetic beliefs. Alone, calcite supports helping one dump old concepts that are no longer useful. But in its interaction with quartz, calcite becomes both