What are Petroleum Quartz?
Petroleum quartz is a type of clear or smoky quartz crystal that contains natural liquid petroleum (hydrocarbon) inclusions trapped inside during its formation. These inclusions are usually visible as moving bubbles or dark liquid pockets inside the stone. It is not man-made; it forms naturally over millions of years in hydrocarbon-rich geological environments. Key Properties of Petroleum Quartz 1. Unique Liquid Inclusions Contains crude oil or petroleum trapped inside fluid cavities Inclusions may move when the crystal is tilted Creates a “living” or dynamic visual...
