About This Ferruginous Quartz Specimen

This natural red quartz crystal cluster from Tinejdad, Morocco, is a striking example of ferruginous quartz — hematite quartz crystal at its most vivid. Rich iron-oxide coloration and sparkling druzy quartz cluster surfaces make this Moroccan mineral specimen an exceptional addition to any collection.

The deep red tone results from hematite coatings and internal inclusions formed during crystal growth, giving this ferruginous quartz for sale a color intensity rarely seen in mass-market mineral specimens.

Moroccan ferruginous quartz is highly sought after by collectors due to its distinctive color depth and natural crystal formations. Under direct light, scattered druzy points create exceptional brilliance and texture contrast — a hallmark of quality Morocco mineral specimens from the Errachidia Province.

Some Moroccan red quartz specimens exhibit internal zoning or phantom-like structures caused by variations in iron concentration during growth — occasionally producing clear quartz overgrowth surrounding deeper red cores, a feature prized by advanced collectors of hematite quartz crystals.

Specimen Details

• Species: Quartz var. Ferruginous Quartz
• Location: Tinejdad, Errachidia Province, Morocco
• Size: 65 × 45 × 24 mm
• Weight: 60.8g
• Category: Quartz Crystals
• Subcategory: Morocco Red Quartz

Each specimen is unique. The exact piece shown in the photos is the one you will receive.