Natural Quartz Crystal Ball
A genuine quartz crystal ball with fascinating crystallisation. Subtle rainbows of colour can be seen with the reflection of light from certain angles.
As light reflects off one particular section of this quartz crystal ball the iridescence is really quite magical. Although it can be seen in natural daylight it's accentuated when exposed to ambient light.
Iridescence in a natural quartz crystal ball is more prominent when the crystal features inclusions or internal fractures. This is because of the way light bounces off inclusions or fractures.
The reflection and refraction of light produces the rainbows.
The history of the crystal ball can be traced back to the Celtic Druids. Pliny the Elder the ancient Roman author also wrote about them in the 1st century AD.
Whilst there may be plenty of scepticism regarding its ability to foresee the future, the crystal ball has undoubtedly fascinated humans for thousands of years.
There is definitely something magical about a polished ball of quartz crystal that captures the imagination.
