Giant Spike Conglomerate

This spectacular stone is a breathtaking beauty,  
First shown in situ next to Cluster Two, then in series to answer the most frequently asked question:

"How do we get them out of the ground?"




Giant Spike Conglomerate

First photo shows this large point in situ, after many buckets of top quality mine run had been carefully extricated from all around the edges of this incredible specimen.  The conglomerate of crystals on the upper and outer surfaces of the structure anchored it to the wall of the quartz cavern.  The smooth glassy face underneath and along the inside of the point was cool to the touch, and slick, the dirt did not stick there.
 
 Photo 2:  Before removal, the smooth facets of the spike were covered with a protective foam to prevent any damage during the extraction process.
 
Photo 3 - 5:  Unearthing any crystal structure that has been buried in the earth for eons is a slow, careful, painstaking process.  

Photo 6:  "Dirty" Spike just after removal of protective foam padding.

Photo 7 - 8:   Base of Spike shown during cleaning, with close-up of clear crystals in matrix.
 
 Photo 9 - 10:  This stone has two large distinct formed terminations, with a third and fourth smaller termination, on a conglomerate matrix.  This stunning base has hundreds of smaller crystals attached, and adds a nice contrast to the translucent, clear points.  Note the flat tabular crystal on the tip of the shorter termination, and the beautiful white veiling within.  This gigantic translucent point carries light brilliantly.

Measures  43" L x 24" W x 22" H     Estimated weight  900 lb.

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