{"product_id":"鹿川-ししかわ-煙水晶-スモーキークォーツ-ド-宮崎県鹿川産-130g","title":"Shishikawa Smoky Quartz – Dauphiné Twin - Isis Face - with Certificate – Miyazaki, Japan 130g Crystal Cluster","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eThis smoky quartz was mined in the Shishikawa area, located east of Takachiho Gorge in Miyazaki Prefecture.\u003cbr data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e“Shishikawa” is read as \u003cem data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eshi-shi-ka-wa\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eThis area is known for smoky quartz.\u003cbr data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eInterestingly, very different types of quartz can be found just a few kilometers apart—from silky white quartz to deep brown smoky quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eThis specimen is an intergrown crystal exhibiting Dauphiné twinning, with well-developed x-faces beneath the terminal facets on nearly all prism faces except one.\u003cbr data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eIt also features a large, well-defined Isis face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eA pointed tip at the base produces a clear sound when touched, giving it a “singing” quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eThe transparency is exceptional for smoky quartz, allowing you to see through to the opposite side.\u003cbr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eFine ledges across the surface give it a delicate, silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eSmoky quartz of this size and clarity is quite rare, especially from Japan.\u003cbr data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eThe termination is slightly tabular, with traces of limonite adding natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eIts warm, deer-like tones beautifully reflect the name “Shishikawa.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiyazaki Quartz is very popular because the amount of mining is small and future production is unknown, and because it is a source of the legend of the descent of the heavenly grandson.\u003cbr\u003eI believe that the reason this region is special that has begun to produce suggestive crystals with distinctive shapes and mysterious appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is hand-mined deep in the forests of Miyazaki Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003eA certificate of origin from the miner will be attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cathedral Cave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48478456512739,"sku":"SMK215SP","price":129800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/0736\/9955\/files\/DSC_0315_a32d5490-ed35-4cda-b3ab-cddb5e68ec14.jpg?v=1773922051","url":"https:\/\/cathedralcavecrystal.com\/en\/products\/%e9%b9%bf%e5%b7%9d-%e3%81%97%e3%81%97%e3%81%8b%e3%82%8f-%e7%85%99%e6%b0%b4%e6%99%b6-%e3%82%b9%e3%83%a2%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ad%e3%83%bc%e3%82%af%e3%82%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%84-%e3%83%89-%e5%ae%ae%e5%b4%8e%e7%9c%8c%e9%b9%bf%e5%b7%9d%e7%94%a3-130g","provider":"Cathedral Cave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}