This is a close-up of one of the two fast-growing surfaces of a commercially grown quartz crystal. It was manufactured by a British company for electronic applications.
The vertical height shown is about 1.5 inches. The crystal is a tiny bit taller than that in this direction.
Light is via a spotlight from the upper rear.
Jim
Synthetic quartz crystal surface detail
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