Crystal Quartz With a Hidden Surprise:
At first glance, many who see this photo tend to believe that the peculiar black specks within the crystal-clear quartz resemble miniature spiders forever trapped within a rock, fossilized into an eerie and distinctive form. However, appearances can be deceiving. The rock doesn’t harbor tiny black spiders but contains Mannardite phantoms responsible for the striking black spots hidden within the quartz.
Mannardite phantoms exhibit a range of shapes and sizes. Sometimes, they appear small and abundant, as seen in this crystal quartz, while in other instances, they manifest as larger, more cohesive formations. Despite their fascinating nature, there’s no denying that they can appear rather eerie and enigmatic.