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📦 Measurements & Weight
Weight
75.0 g
2.65 oz
0.165 lb
Dimensions
Length: 78.16 mm
7.82 cm
3.08 inches
Width: 30.39 mm
3.04 cm
1.20 inches
Thickness: ~18–20 mm
1.8–2.0 cm
0.71–0.79 inches
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✨ Description
This elongated Himalayan quartz crystal from the Hashupi region displays a clean blade-like form combined with strong internal optical effects and natural surface textures.
The body shows high clarity with a bright, glassy appearance, allowing light to pass through easily. Rather than internal rainbow inclusions, the crystal exhibits a dynamic reflective effect created by internal growth structures and well-developed Akashic lines. As the piece is rotated, bands of light move across the surfaces, producing a flowing optical pattern.
Distinct horizontal growth striations are visible along the faces, a classic feature of high-altitude Himalayan formation. Several crystal faces present a strong luster with mirror-like reflections, enhancing the sharpness and transparency.
One side shows natural etching textures formed during growth and post-growth processes, adding surface complexity and a slightly frosted contrast to the otherwise clear body. The opposite areas remain smooth and highly reflective, creating a strong visual balance.
The crystal also displays natural self-healed and contact growth on one side, preserving its original formation history. The base is natural and unpolished.
The termination remains largely intact, with minor natural edge wear, typical for crystals formed and recovered in rugged mountain environments.
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🔬 Mineral Features
• High Clarity / Near Gemmy Quartz
• Akashic Lines (Linear Growth Records)
• Reflective Light Banding / Optical Flow Effect
• Horizontal Growth Striations
• Natural Surface Etching (Partial Frosted Texture)
• Mirror-like Faces with High Luster
• Elongated Blade Form
• Self-Healed Side Growth
• Natural Contact Base
• Strong Light Transmission
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📌 Condition
This piece comes from my personal collection.
The specimen is natural and untreated. The base shows a natural contact where it detached from the original matrix. The termination is well preserved with minor natural edge wear and small contact marks. Natural etching and growth textures are present and part of its formation characteristics.
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🧾 Identification
Mineral: Quartz
Variety: Rock Crystal (Himalayan Quartz)
Locality: Hashupi, Skardu District, Pakistan
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Formation: High-altitude hydrothermal growth
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⚡ Quick Specs
✔ High Clarity
✔ Akashic Lines
✔ Light Banding Effect
✔ Natural Etching
✔ Blade Form
✔ Natural Base
✔ Untreated
