With all the gold in the mountains of Oregon, there is definately a large amount of quartz as well. Unfortunately, most of it gets crushed for precious metal extraction. Here are a few crystals/clusters that managed to dodge complete obliviation and that I was lucky enough to discover.
All specimens listed below are from Lane County, Oregon, USA.
All specimens listed below are from Lane County, Oregon, USA.
This cluster of quartz has good luster, a few metallic inclusions (yet to be determined), and on some of the crystals there is a small amount of druzy quartz. With very minimal damage, this is a fantastic cluster from here in Oregon. This specimen measures 6.9 x 5 x 3.8 cm. Specimen ORQTZ-1
$20
$20
A larger cluster with fantastic luster and some very interesting twinning. Almost zero damage (two tiny dings) makes this a very impressive cluster from here in the state of Oregon. No inclusions in this piece. This specimen measures 10 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm. Specimen ORQTZ-2
$35
$35
Another cluster with good luster, very minimal damage, and great aesthetics. This specimen measures 6.5 x 5.7 x 4 cm. Specimen ORQTZ-3
$20
$20
This cluster of smaller crystals has great luster and some iron inclusions coloring some of the crystals orange. Only one tiny crystal tip is dinged. This specimen measures 7.3 x 6.7 x 5.2 cm. Specimen ORQTZ-4
$25
$25
An interesting cluster with a decent amount of druzy (sugar) quartz. Reminds me of the "spirit quartz" from South Africa. A couple crystals on the very edges lost thir tips, but everything in the middle of the specimen is perfect. This specimen measures 7 x 4.1 x 3.8 cm. Specimen ORQTZ-5
$15
$15
This cluster features larger crystals with great luster and several metallic inclusions. 2 tips are have very slight dings, but are nearly un-noticable. This specimen measures 6.4 x 5.2 x 4 cm. Specimen ORQTZ-6
$15
$15
A larger cluster with many crystals. One area sheared off during the mining process (see photo 1). This piece has fantastic luster, and a little extra matrix (but I do not have the means for removal) . This specimen measures 8 x 6 x 6.3 cm. Specimen ORQTZ-8
$25
$25
A fantastic single douby-terminated crystal for this state! One side is highly elestial and there is a second, smaller crystal growing from near the base. This is from a very small find that produced less than 3 kg of crystals, and is not from the same location as the previous clusters. This specimen measures 3.8 x 1.3 x 1.7 cm. Specimen ORQTZ-9
$10
$10
