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		<title>Druzy Amethyst cluster on stand, Boekenhouthoek, 25cm high</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:59:45 +0000</pubDate>
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 	<li><strong>Type: </strong>Specimen</li>
 	<li><strong>Locality: </strong>Boekenhouthoek,</li>
 	<li><strong>Stone: A</strong>methyst</li>
 	<li><strong>Size: </strong>25cm with stand</li>
 	<li><strong>Note: </strong>For more photos please <strong>whatsapp</strong> the following <strong>office number: 064 946 3409.</strong> <strong>Keep in mind the office is closed during weekends and public holidays and open from Monday till Friday from 08:00 till 16:30.</strong></li>
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		<title>Quartz Botryoidal Crystal Cluster, Boekenhouthoek, 38cm high</title>
		<link>https://bronnrocks.co.za/product/quartz-botryoidal-crystal-cluster-boekenhouthoek-29-x-24-5-x-12-5cm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<ul>
 	<li>Type: stone</li>
 	<li>Type: Quartz</li>
 	<li>Locality: Boekenhouthoek</li>
 	<li>Crystal formation:</li>
 	<li>Size: 38cm high with stand</li>
 	<li>Weight 4.7kg</li>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 data-start="248" data-end="323">Natural Quartz Botryoidal Crystal Cluster – Sculptural Mineral Specimen</h3>
<p data-start="325" data-end="666">This natural <strong data-start="338" data-end="375">quartz botryoidal crystal cluster</strong> is a visually striking mineral specimen defined by its <strong data-start="431" data-end="501">rounded, grape-like crystal formations and richly textured surface</strong>. Formed over millions of years, the clustered quartz growth creates a sculptural, organic appearance that immediately draws attention and invites closer inspection.</p>
<p data-start="668" data-end="1042"><strong data-start="668" data-end="704">Distinctive Botryoidal Formation</strong><br data-start="704" data-end="707" />Botryoidal quartz is prized for its <strong data-start="743" data-end="777">smooth, bulbous crystal growth</strong>, where countless micro-crystals fuse together to form flowing, rounded shapes. This natural structure gives the piece a soft yet dramatic look, setting it apart from traditional pointed quartz clusters and making it highly sought after by collectors and designers.</p>
<p data-start="1044" data-end="1382"><strong data-start="1044" data-end="1079">Natural Colour &amp; Surface Detail</strong><br data-start="1079" data-end="1082" />The cluster displays a harmonious blend of <strong data-start="1125" data-end="1181">warm champagne, beige, honey, and soft caramel tones</strong>, often enhanced by subtle mineral staining within the matrix. Fine druzy crystals across the surface add gentle sparkle, catching the light from multiple angles and enhancing the piece’s visual depth.</p>
<p data-start="1384" data-end="1686"><strong data-start="1384" data-end="1412">Statement Display Appeal</strong><br data-start="1412" data-end="1415" />With its substantial presence and intricate texture, this quartz botryoidal cluster functions as a <strong data-start="1514" data-end="1535">natural art piece</strong>. It works beautifully as a focal point on shelves, desks, coffee tables, or in display cabinets, complementing both modern and earthy interior styles.</p>
<p data-start="1688" data-end="1720"><strong data-start="1688" data-end="1720">Why Buyers Choose This Piece</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1723" data-end="1750">Natural, untreated quartz</p>
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<p data-start="1753" data-end="1801">Rare botryoidal (grape-like) crystal formation</p>
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<p data-start="1804" data-end="1846">Rich surface texture with subtle sparkle</p>
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<p data-start="1849" data-end="1879">Warm, neutral colour palette</p>
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<p data-start="1882" data-end="1914">One-of-a-kind natural specimen</p>
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<p data-start="1917" data-end="1959">Ideal for collectors, décor, and display</p>
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<p data-start="1961" data-end="2171">This quartz botryoidal crystal cluster is perfect for buyers seeking <strong data-start="2030" data-end="2111">something visually distinctive, naturally formed, and impossible to replicate</strong>—a mineral specimen that feels both timeless and sculptural.</p>
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		<title>Drusy quartz wing on stand, Boekenhouthoek 30cm high w stand</title>
		<link>https://bronnrocks.co.za/product/spirit-quartz-cluster-boekenhouthoek-14-5-x-11-x-11cm/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<ul>
 	<li><strong>Type: </strong>Specimen on stand</li>
 	<li><strong>Locality: </strong>Boekenhouthoek,</li>
 	<li><strong>Stone: Quartz</strong></li>
 	<li><strong>Size:30</strong>cm high</li>
 	<li><strong>Note: </strong>For more photos please <strong>whatsapp</strong> the following <strong>office number: 064 946 3409.</strong> <strong>Keep in mind the office is closed during weekends and public holidays and open from Monday till Friday from 08:00 till 16:30.</strong></li>
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		<title>Druzy Amethyst cluster, Boekenhouthoek, 33cm high with stand</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<ul>
 	<li><strong>Type: </strong>Specimen</li>
 	<li><strong>Locality: </strong>Boekenhouthoek,</li>
 	<li><strong>Stone: </strong>Amethyst</li>
 	<li><strong>Size: </strong>33 cm high w stand</li>
 	<li><strong>Weight:</strong> 2.99kgs</li>
 	<li><strong>Note: </strong>For more photos please <strong>whatsapp</strong> the following <strong>office number: 064 946 3409.</strong> <strong>Keep in mind the office is closed during weekends and public holidays and open from Monday till Friday from 08:00 till 16:30.</strong></li>
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		<title>Winged amethyst from Boekenhouthoek, 16x19cm, 3600gram</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<ul>
 	<li><strong>Type:</strong> Specimen</li>
 	<li><strong>Stone:</strong> Amethyst</li>
 	<li><strong>Locality: Boekenhouthoek</strong></li>
 	<li><strong>Size:</strong> 16x19cm</li>
 	<li><strong>Weight:</strong> 3600grams</li>
 	<li>Great colour! Great display specimen</li>
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		<title>Amethyst from Boekenhouthoek, 25x11cm</title>
		<link>https://bronnrocks.co.za/product/large-amethyst-plate-from-boekenhouthoek-34x17cm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<ul>
 	<li><strong>Type:</strong> Specimen</li>
 	<li><strong>Stone:</strong> Amethyst</li>
 	<li><strong>Locality: Boekenhouthoek</strong></li>
 	<li><strong>Size:</strong> 25x11cm</li>
 	<li><strong>Weight:</strong> 3600grams</li>
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		<title>Large Amethyst Boekenhouthoek, Mpumalanga. 31x26cm</title>
		<link>https://bronnrocks.co.za/product/fairy-quartz-with-citrine-boekenhouthoek-mpumalanga-1-675-kg/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<ul>
 	<li><strong>Type:</strong> Specimen</li>
 	<li><strong>Stone</strong>: Amethyst</li>
 	<li><strong>Locality:</strong> Boekenhouthoek</li>
 	<li><strong>Size:</strong> 31x26cm</li>
 	<li><strong>Weight:</strong> 11.4 kg</li>
 	<li>Because of the nature of this large specimen there is some damage to the surface. But the color makes up for the damage. It is a good amethyst</li>
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		<title>Boekenhouthoek Quartz specimen on display stand, 43 cm high</title>
		<link>https://bronnrocks.co.za/product/boekenhouthoek-quartz-specimen-on-display-stand-12-6-x-12-9-x-23cm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<ul>
 	<li><b>Stone: Quartz</b></li>
 	<li><strong>Stand metal: </strong>Iron</li>
 	<li><strong>Locality: </strong>Boekenhouthoek in Mpumalanga</li>
 	<li><strong>Height: 43 cm</strong></li>
 	<li>Weight: 9.5 kg</li>
 	<li><strong>Note: F</strong><strong>or online buyers:</strong> This specimen and display may possibly weigh over 5kgs and if you are interested in getting more photos of the product or if you have any questions regarding the product on its stand please WhatsApp the office WhatsApp line at +2764 946 3409.<strong> Keep in mind that the office hours are from 08:00-16:30 and are closed during public holidays.</strong></li>
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		<title>Quartz from Boekenhouthoek, Small Cabinet size</title>
		<link>https://bronnrocks.co.za/product/quartz-from-boekenhouthoek-6-9cm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:53:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<ul>
 	<li>Type: Quartz</li>
 	<li>Locality: Boekenhouthoek</li>
 	<li>Size: Small cabinet</li>
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You will receive a randomly selected item and it will definitely be worth your buy. Similar to the photo posted. You can ask for photos first before placing your order by sending a <strong>WhatsApp to our office number: 064 946 3409</strong>
<strong>Keep in mind the office is work times are from 08:00-16:30 Monday-Friday and is closed during public holidays.</strong>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Boekenhouthoek Amethyst cluster</p>
<p>What is special about these crystal cluster?</p>
<p>These natural amethyst crystal clusters from <strong data-start="407" data-end="439">Boekenhouthoek, South Africa</strong> are highly distinctive due to their <strong data-start="476" data-end="557">rich purple coloration, compact crystal growth, and varied cluster formations</strong>. Unlike the more uniform and elongated crystals commonly associated with Otjule amethyst from Namibia, Boekenhouthoek amethyst forms under different geological conditions, resulting in <strong data-start="743" data-end="789">denser, more tightly packed crystal points</strong> and a broader range of shapes.</p>
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<li data-start="822" data-end="1253"><strong data-start="822" data-end="848">Colour Characteristics</strong><br data-start="848" data-end="851" />Boekenhouthoek amethyst is prized for its <strong data-start="893" data-end="931">deep violet to reddish-purple hues</strong>, often showing subtle tonal variation within a single cluster. The colour tends to be saturated and earthy rather than pale or smoky, with occasional flashes of lighter lavender at crystal tips. This contrasts with Otjule amethyst, which is typically lighter in tone with more consistent colouring throughout the cluster.</li>
<li data-start="1255" data-end="1696"><strong data-start="1255" data-end="1284">Crystal Cluster Structure</strong><br data-start="1284" data-end="1287" />The crystal structure of Boekenhouthoek amethyst is notably <strong data-start="1347" data-end="1380">compact and multi-directional</strong>, producing clusters with uneven, organic outlines. Crystal points often grow at varying angles, creating textured surfaces and visual depth. In comparison, Otjule amethyst is known for its <strong data-start="1570" data-end="1632">more uniform, elongated points and orderly growth patterns</strong>, making Boekenhouthoek pieces more rugged and visually dynamic.</li>
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<p data-start="1698" data-end="2095"><strong data-start="1698" data-end="1726">Why Each Piece Is Unique</strong><br data-start="1726" data-end="1729" />Due to natural variations in mineral concentration, cooling rates, and cavity size during formation, <strong data-start="1830" data-end="1883">no two Boekenhouthoek amethyst clusters are alike</strong>. Some pieces feature densely packed micro-points, while others display larger, well-defined crystals on contrasting quartz matrix. This variability makes each specimen a one-of-a-kind collector or display piece.</p>
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		<title>Sea Urchin Fossil magnet, 4 x 5.5cm</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<ul>
 	<li><strong>Type:</strong> Gift/ fossil</li>
 	<li><strong>Type of fossil:</strong> Sea Urchin</li>
 	<li><strong>Locality of fossil:</strong> Morocco</li>
 	<li><strong>Size of Magnet: </strong>4 x 5.5cm</li>
 	<li><strong>Size of ammonite:</strong> Assorted roughly size of 10cent coin to R2</li>
 	<li><strong>Note:</strong> You will recieve a random selected sea urchin magnet when ordered online if you have any questions or would like photos of what there is avalable please whatsapp our office whatsapp line: +2764 946 3409.
Keep in mind the office is closed during weekends and public holidays but the store is open throughout the week even on weekends from 09:00 till 16:30 if you would like to have a look at these amazing magnets in person.</li>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Genuine Sea Urchin Fossil Magnet – Morocco – 4 × 5.5cm</h1>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Bring a fascinating piece of prehistoric marine life into your home with this <strong>Genuine Sea Urchin Fossil Magnet</strong>, measuring approximately <strong>4 × 5.5cm</strong>. Each real fossil is securely mounted onto a durable magnet, creating a unique decorative and educational keepsake that is perfect for refrigerators, magnetic display boards, filing cabinets, or any magnetic surface.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The fossil featured is a <strong>genuine fossil sea urchin (Echinoid)</strong>, preserved over millions of years and sourced from <strong>Morocco</strong>, a region renowned for its exceptional fossil discoveries. Most fossils display natural shades of <strong>grey</strong>, while some specimens feature subtle texturing around the sides, highlighting their authentic natural preservation. As each fossil is unique, the size, colour, and surface details vary slightly, making every magnet one of a kind.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Each magnet is labelled with the name of the fossil, its geological age, and its locality, adding educational value alongside its natural beauty.</p>
<p>Ideal for fossil collectors, natural history enthusiasts, teachers, students, or anyone who appreciates the wonders of Earth&#8217;s past, this genuine fossil magnet combines science, history, and natural beauty in a compact display piece.</p>
<h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Features</h3>
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<li>Genuine Sea Urchin (Echinoid) fossil attached to a magnet</li>
<li>Approximate size: <strong>4 × 5.5cm</strong></li>
<li>Scientific class: <strong>Echinoidea</strong></li>
<li>Geological age: <strong>Jurassic Period</strong></li>
<li>Locality: <strong>Morocco</strong></li>
<li>Natural grey fossil with unique colour and texture variations</li>
<li>Some specimens feature natural textured sides</li>
<li>Decorative and educational display piece</li>
<li>Perfect for collectors, classrooms, gifts, and home or office décor</li>
<li>Every fossil magnet is unique due to the natural characteristics of the fossil</li>
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