This giant Japan Law Twin from São João do Paraíso, Bahia, Brazil, is more than a collector’s trophy, it’s a crystallographic masterclass in symmetry and evolution.
What you’re seeing is an example of Japan Law Twinning: two quartz crystals growing at an exacting 84.33° angle to one another, not fused post-formation, but grown together from the very beginning – a true atomic partnership.
They weren’t always called “Japan Law Twins.” Early European mineralogists first dubbed them Weis Law twins, later renamed La Gardette Law twins after a famous Alpine locality in France. It wasn’t until remarkably sharp examples were discovered in Japan in the late 1800s that the current name stuck, a nod to the region that brought them global attention.
Specimens of this size and quality from Brazil are rare and highly coveted by collectors, with the São João do Paraíso locality producing some of the finest modern examples.
In metaphysical circles, Japan Law Twins are believed to symbolise harmony, integration, and duality. Thought to align opposing energies and foster deep connection between mind and spirit, or even between people. Whether you see it as a sacred geometry lesson or just some seriously sexy silicate symmetry, this is the kind of piece that makes even seasoned collectors stop and stare.
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Ideal for creating balance and harmony.
| Weight | 16 kg |
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| Dimensions | 41 × 37 × 30.5 cm |
To assist customers in “stretching” to higher-value specimens, we are happy to work with you on payment plans for orders over £150 with terms starting from 2 months all the way to 12 months for larger purchases . Full payment must be made within the calendar year.
Payment plans are not applicable for items that are discounted or on sale.
1. A 25% NON-REFUNDABLE down payment is required to initiate the payment plan and reserve the item(s), due immediately upon receipt of the first invoice. This 25% will be of the total purchase price including shipping and taxes (if applicable). If you’d like to put down more than 25%, we can adjust the remaining payments accordingly.
2. The remaining 75% (or less, if more than 25% was paid initially) will be divided into monthly payments of equal amounts to be completed within the calendar year. The number of payments is subject to discussion with a member of staff who will work closely with clients to custom tailor payment plans.
3. Clients will receive an invoice to initiate payment – subsequent invoices will be emailed to you monthly. Cancellation or failure to pay invoices with a lapse of 10 days will result in cancellation of the payment plan and forfeiture of the item and 25% non-refundable deposit and admin fee. Any amount paid in excess of the non-refundable deposit would be refunded via the method of payment used.
4. There is no penalty for early payment. At any time, clients may reach out to a sales team member to pay the remaining balance in full.
5. Upon completion of the payment plan in full, the specimen(s) will be shipped to the client.
6. Items purchased via payment plan are subject to a no-refund policy. Items may be returned at the expense of the buyer for credit equal to the item price (minus taxes and shipping costs) to be applied to any other full price item in inventory. Unused credit will not be refunded in these cases.
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