0026 Rhinestone

Description

A mounted rock crystal is a beautiful and unique decorative piece that adds a touch of natural beauty to your interior. Rhinestones belong to the quartz group and have the chemical formula SiO2. Known for their clarity and purity, they are often used in spiritual practices because of their supposed healing properties.

The rock crystal, with the Latin name Quartz, is one of the most common minerals on earth and has been appreciated for its beauty and healing properties for centuries. A fun fact about rock crystal is that it used to be considered ice that had become so hard that it would never melt again.

Taxidermy is the art of mounting and preserving animals for exhibition purposes, while taxidermy describes the practice of mounting animals. Although rock crystals are not living creatures, they are treated in a similar manner to preserve and present them in their natural beauty.