{"product_id":"natural-purple-phantom-quartz-bracelet","title":"Natural Purple Phantom Quartz Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhantom quartz is quartz that stopped growing, picked up a coating of another mineral, then carried on growing around it. The result is a faint outline — a ghost — of the earlier crystal, visible inside the newer one. In this strand the phantoms carry a purple tone, so every bead holds a slightly different internal scene. There is no way to make two identical, which is either the point or a problem, depending on what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural purple phantom quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 17 cm (6.7 in), elastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout phantom quartz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhantom quartz forms when crystal growth pauses, a mineral layer settles on the surface, and growth then resumes — leaving a visible outline of the earlier crystal inside the new one. The purple tone comes from iron and manganese traces. Quartz measures 7 on the Mohs scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads measure 8 mm and the strand runs approximately 17 cm (6.7 in) unstretched on an elastic core, sized for an average wrist. Because the phantoms vary bead to bead, the bracelet photographs differently under different light — if you need a specific look, message us and we will send a photo of the exact piece before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft damp cloth. Phantom quartz is quartz, so it is hard enough for daily wear, but the internal fractures that create the phantom pattern can make individual beads more brittle than clear quartz — avoid dropping it on hard floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping over $70. 30-day returns on unworn pieces in original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a phantom in quartz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phantom is the outline of an earlier crystal preserved inside a later one. Growth paused, a layer of another mineral settled on the surface, then growth resumed around it — leaving a visible ghost of the smaller crystal inside the bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the purple colour natural?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purple tone comes from iron and manganese traces in the growth layers. Dye cannot reproduce an internal outline, so phantoms are not faked by dyeing — but surface dye on pale material does exist in the trade, and it shows as colour pooled in cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre phantoms visible in every bead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in every bead. A phantom only forms where growth paused, so a strand will show clear beads alongside strongly banded ones. The photos show the actual strand you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for phantom quartz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz measures 7 on the Mohs scale and the surface is smooth, so a soft damp cloth is enough. Avoid prolonged direct sun and store it away from harder stones that could scratch it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1–3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10–20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/crystal-encyclopedia\/phantom-quartz-crystal-guide\"\u003ePhantom quartz crystal guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/journal\/crystal-bracelet-buying-guide-2026\"\u003eCrystal bracelet buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/bracelets\"\u003eAll crystal bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Vincryst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52477493412135,"sku":"VIN-CB-009","price":24.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/2011\/1143\/files\/VIN-CB-009-01.jpg?v=1793264583","url":"https:\/\/vincryst.com\/fr\/products\/natural-purple-phantom-quartz-bracelet","provider":"Vincryst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}