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68.0 g
= 0.068 kg
= 2.40 oz
= 0.150 lb
= 340 carats
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Dimensions
Length
74.97 mm
7.50 cm
2.95 inches
Width (approx.)
33.20 mm
3.32 cm
1.31 inches
Thickness (approx.)
~18–22 mm
~1.8–2.2 cm
~0.71–0.87 inches
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✨ Description
This piece comes from my personal collection.
A naturally formed Himalayan quartz crystal from the Hashupi region of Pakistan, featuring a refined blade-like structure combined with strong internal optical character.
The crystal presents a clean, high-clarity main face with excellent light transmission. Under movement and changing angles, the interior reveals dynamic light flow, subtle rainbow reflections, and layered growth patterns, giving the piece a lively and almost fluid visual presence.
The upper termination is well-formed and balanced, with intact shoulders and clearly defined crystal faces. The overall structure feels stable and complete, showing a harmonious natural growth.
Along the prism faces, dense horizontal growth striations (Akashic lines) are clearly visible. These fine parallel lines catch light beautifully, creating a silky reflective sheen that enhances the crystal’s visual depth.
The side of the crystal displays a natural contact/detachment surface rather than damage, preserving its original geological formation. The base is not a fresh break — it shows a healed and partially recrystallized structure with a soft frosted texture, a feature appreciated by collectors.
Internally, the crystal contains flowing formations, light fractures, and subtle mineral traces, contributing to its natural character and dimensional depth rather than perfect clarity.
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🔬 Mineral Features
• Blade-like elongated crystal structure
• High clarity main face with strong optical transparency
• Dense Akashic lines (horizontal growth striations)
• Strong internal light flow / optical depth effect
• Subtle internal rainbow reflections under light
• Intact and well-balanced termination
• Clean and stable shoulder structure
• Natural contact face on the side (not damage)
• Healed and partially recrystallized base
• Internal flow structures and natural inclusions
• Slight iron staining / mineral traces
• Contrast between clear upper and misty base
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📌 Condition
Natural, untreated crystal.
Minor internal fractures, natural inclusions, and surface textures are present as expected for Himalayan quartz.
No major artificial damage or polishing.
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🧾 Identification
Mineral: Quartz
Variety: Himalayan Quartz Crystal
Locality: Hashupi, Skardu District, Pakistan
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Formation: Natural, high-altitude growth
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⚡ Quick Specs
✔ Weight: 68.0 g (2.40 oz)
✔ Length: 74.97 mm (2.95 in)
✔ Structure: Blade / prismatic
✔ Transparency: Medium to high clarity
✔ Features: Akashic lines, rainbow, healed base
