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See One of the Largest Crystals in the World at This New York Gallery

by Holly Riddle

Jun 10, 2025

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Through June 30, you can see one of the world’s largest Cathedral Quartz crystals in a New York gallery. The crystal, dubbed Biktor, measures 8 feet long and 5,000 pounds.

 

The crystal is on display within IX Crystal Co-Lab, an immersive gallery experience combining art, crystals, wellness and spirituality. In addition to Biktor and special programming, guests will also find the IX Celestial Crystal Print Project, which combines limited-edition prints with QR codes that integrate guided meditations and planetary sound frequencies, as well as more than 10 large-scale IX Crystal installations.

 

“I am thrilled and grateful to be showing IX Crystals publicly for the first time. Each element in this space is intentionally designed to deepen one’s connection with the earth and self. Our goal is to invite visitors to slow down, reconnect and experience profound transformation through the energy of crystals, in a gallery space inviting reflection, reconnection and energetic alignment…” explained Mayra Hernandez, curator, Crystal Co-Lab.

 

In addition to Biktor, other large-scale crystals on display include a 7-foot, 2,000-pound Clear Lemurian Quartz; a 7-foot amethyst known as Moli; and a 2,000-pound black tourmaline named Kameni.

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