See Why This Crystal Was Selected as the ARQUIVISTAS Cover Image

A Mind-Blowing Time Capsule 

At first glance, the Enhydro Quartz Sphere on the cover of ARQUIVSITAS looks like an ice planet floating through space. Crystalized, radiant, and suspended in time. This rare specimen contains fluid inclusions, tiny pockets of prehistoric water sealed within the quartz as it formed. It's not just beautiful; it's alive with deep time—a fitting metaphor for what ARQUIVISTAS offers. A collection of crystals that serve as archives of our planet's history.

What Exactly Is an Enhydro Quartz Sphere? 

Enhydro comes from the Greek words "en" (within), and "hydor" (water). When the quartz is polished into a sphere, the natural water inclusions become even more visible—air bubbles visibly drift through liquid that may be millions or even billions of years old. 

Unlike water-filled geodes (also frequently called "enhydros"), quartz inclusions are fully sealed at the time of their formation. Click the video below to see this crystal in motion. 

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About ARQUIVISTAS 

ARQUIVISTAS, Portuguese for "archivist", is a large-format hardcover book that showcases 100 rare and exquisite crystals from the renowned Dorow Collection. 

Measuring 9.75"x12.75", this award-winning title captures each specimen with full-page photography and minimal text, preserving the awe and scale of the originals. From delicate inclusions to giants weighing over 5,000 pounds, ARQUIVISTAS turns mineral collecting into an art form. 

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