2" Growth Interference Quartz from Bor Mine DX1123

2" Growth Interference Quartz from Bor Mine Approx. Dimensions: 2x1.25x1 inches Approx. Weight: 33.4 grams Locality: Bor Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia This growth interference quartz from the Bor Mine, Dalnegorsk, Russia showcases unusual and highly aesthetic crystal forms created when quartz growth is disrupted by neighboring crystals or changing conditions in the pocket. The result is complex surface patterns, stepped growth features, and interlocking forms that give these specimens a distinctly sculptural appearance. The Bor Mine, located in the Dalnegorsk mining district of Russia’s Far East, is a world-famous locality known for producing exceptional quartz and rare sulfide minerals. Active since the mid-20th century, the mine has yielded some of the most distinctive quartz specimens ever found, and growth interference pieces from this locality are especially valued by collectors for their rarity, sharp crystallization, and unmistakable origin.