Quartz
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This is a very large, doubly-terminated quartz crystal, made really distinctive by the natural etching from corrosive solutions in the pocket in which it formed - which give it this complex surface with interesting micro-faces and etch pits. The crystal is very transparent through the center.
Product details
SpeciesQuartz
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions15.5 x 5.4 x 4.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar Valley
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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