Phantom quartz crystal is caused in the main crystal when a mineral present in the solution has drifted down onto a crystal point during its growth. The mineral is subsequently grown over (trapped inside) with more clear crystal forming around it.

The phantoms present may be partial or complete. A Phantom will exactly mirror the actual terminating point of a crystal; if it doesn’t, then you can be sure the termination has been polished or altered.

Phantom quartz crystal is good for past-life work. The metaphysical properties of the minerals present are enhanced or amplified by the quartz. The properties will vary depending on what the mineral is (for example chlorite, hematite, etc.).