White Quartz Skull Bowl – 0.81 lbs

A striking White Quartz Skull Bowl carved from a substantial piece of natural quartz, combining detailed skull imagery with a functional recessed bowl. The carving features pronounced cheekbones, deep eye sockets, a defined nasal cavity, individually shaped teeth, and a sweeping cranial form that gives the piece a dramatic three-dimensional appearance.

The quartz displays a soft icy-white coloration with translucent areas that glow beautifully under direct lighting. Natural cloudy zones, internal veils, subtle mineral inclusions, and reflective fractures remain visible throughout the stone, ensuring that the carving retains the individual character of the original material.

The upper portion of the skull has been shaped into a deep open bowl while preserving an irregular, sculptural rim that follows the contours of the carving. This recessed area can be used to display small mineral specimens, jewelry, polished stones, or other lightweight keepsakes. It also allows the piece to function as an unusual decorative bowl even when displayed empty.

Measuring approximately 4 × 2.5 × 3 inches and weighing 0.81 pounds, this is a substantial quartz carving with excellent presence. Its combination of symbolic skull imagery, functional bowl design, luminous white quartz, and natural internal character makes it an eye-catching addition to a crystal display, curiosity cabinet, or gothic-inspired collection.

Specifications

Material: Natural White Quartz

Form: Skull carving with recessed bowl

Weight: 0.81 lbs (approximately 367 grams)

Dimensions: Approximately 4 × 2.5 × 3 inches

Color: Icy white to colorless with cloudy translucent areas

Luster: Vitreous with a polished surface

Transparency: Translucent to opaque with partially transparent edges

Crystal System: Trigonal

Chemical Composition: SiO₂

Finish: Polished exterior and bowl interior

Features: Carved facial details, open cranial bowl, natural inclusions, internal veils, and reflective fractures

Suggested Uses: Decorative display, small-stone holder, jewelry bowl, curiosity cabinet piece, or collectible carving

Condition: Carved natural stone with inherent inclusions, internal fractures, color variations, and minor surface irregularities

Exact piece shown

About White Quartz

Quartz is a naturally occurring silicon dioxide mineral and one of the most abundant mineral species in Earth’s continental crust. It forms in a wide range of geological environments and may vary from water-clear to heavily included or completely opaque.

White quartz commonly receives its cloudy appearance from microscopic fluid inclusions, internal fractures, and minute mineral inclusions that scatter light throughout the stone. These natural features create the soft, snowy appearance visible in this carving.

With a Mohs hardness of approximately 7, quartz is durable enough for decorative carvings but can still chip if dropped or struck against a hard surface. Clean gently with a soft cloth, mild soap, and lukewarm water. Avoid sudden temperature changes and abrasive cleaners.

Collector Notes

This carving features:

• Natural white quartz construction
• Functional skull-shaped bowl design
• Deep recessed interior
• Sculptural, irregular upper rim
• Defined eye sockets and nasal cavity
• Individually carved teeth
• Soft icy-white coloration
• Translucent areas that glow under direct lighting
• Natural internal veils and reflective fractures
• Polished surface with preserved mineral character
• Substantial 0.81-pound weight
• Strong decorative and curiosity-cabinet appeal
• Exact piece pictured

Perfect for collectors of quartz carvings, crystal skulls, gemstone bowls, gothic décor, anatomical art, curiosity-cabinet pieces, natural stone décor, and unusual mineral displays.

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You will receive the exact piece shown.

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