{"product_id":"petroleum-quartz-firefly-quartz-micro-mineral","title":"Petroleum Quartz (Firefly Quartz) Micro Mineral","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eA fascinating little \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"739\"\u003ePetroleum Quartz micro mineral specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eFirefly Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented in its own miniature display box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eAt first glance, these tiny natural quartz crystals appear beautifully clear and understated. Their real surprise is found within: Petroleum Quartz contains microscopic hydrocarbon inclusions which can fluoresce under ultraviolet light — the feature behind the wonderfully appropriate name \u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e“Firefly Quartz.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1127\" data-content-reference-end=\"1159\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eBecause these specimens are so tiny, the fluorescent inclusions may be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eextremely small and difficult to see with the naked eye\u003c\/strong\u003e. That's part of their appeal as a micro mineral: this is a miniature geological curiosity to examine closely rather than a large, dramatically glowing crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eA fun addition to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003emineral collection, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnder UV light, tiny fluorescent areas can become visible within the quartz. As these are micro specimens, the fluorescence can be subtle and may require close viewing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003ePlease note that this is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003emicro mineral specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e. The quartz itself is only a few millimetres in size, and photographs are enlarged to show its detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eDisplay box included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mak9of\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eTraditional Metaphysical Associations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003ePetroleum Quartz is commonly given the broader traditional associations of Quartz, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eclarity, focus and amplification of intention\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contemporary crystal practices may also associate it symbolically with transformation and illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o2c85r\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cuoht9\" data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eNatural Petroleum Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d7ohwq\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eAlso known as Firefly Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"79nxl4\" data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eMicro mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tq7hzt\" data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eClear natural quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ts2sdp\" data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eContains tiny hydrocarbon\/petroleum inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1997636\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003eInclusions may fluoresce under UV light \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2257\" data-content-reference-end=\"2276\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15c11sb\" data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eFluorescent areas can be extremely small and difficult to see without magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gqrw66\" data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eOnly a few millimetres in size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lk9c0g\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eSupplied in a miniature black display box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18ho45j\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003eNatural shape and inclusions vary between specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eUV Light Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e If using a UV light to view fluorescence, avoid looking directly into the light or shining it towards the eyes or skin for prolonged periods. 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