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Measurements & WeightWeight
93.3 g
0.0933 kg
3.29 oz
0.206 lb
466.5 carats⸻DimensionsLongest side:
64.12 mm⸻Converted Dimensions
6.41 cm
2.52 inches⸻🌟 DescriptionThis piece comes from my personal collection, carefully kept as a natural mineral display specimen.“Mountain Window” is a natural Himalayan quartz crystal from Hashupi, Pakistan, distinguished by its broad transparent window-like crystal faces, very high overall clarity, subtle pale tea-to-champagne tone, localized green phantom material near the top, strong natural growth records, surface iridescence, and beautifully etched dissolution texture along the sides and base.The crystal has an especially attractive architectural form, with several large polished-looking natural faces that act like clear windows into the interior. Its transparency is one of the strongest visual features of the specimen. Light passes through multiple faces with excellent brightness, allowing the internal structure to remain visible from different angles. This transparency gives the piece a strong display presence and makes it especially satisfying as a hand-held specimen.Near the upper portion of the crystal, there is a concentrated area of green phantom-like inclusion visible close to the termination. The green material is not dominant throughout the piece, but rather appears as a localized internal landscape near the top, adding a subtle scenic focal point without overwhelming the crystal’s overall clarity.Several faces also show strong natural horizontal growth line development, including pronounced Akashic-style linework and stepped surface texture. In some areas, these records create a distinctly layered, almost circuit-board-like texture, while other sections carry the compressed, rugged visual effect often described as mountain-pressure-style growth structure. These surface records give the crystal an especially characteristic Himalayan appearance.The sides and lower portion preserve clear natural dissolution and etched texture, including areas with a layered Nirvana-like appearance. These etched zones contrast beautifully with the large clear faces, recording different stages of the crystal’s natural growth and later surface alteration. The base and side areas also show light yellow oxidation staining, adding soft warmth without diminishing the crystal’s transparency.The specimen further displays iridescent rainbow effects. Some of these appear as internal rainbow flashes caused by reflective fracture planes, while some angles also show a thin iridescent surface sheen associated with oxidation on the crystal face. Together, these optical effects enhance the large window faces and make the piece especially lively under changing light.Internally, the crystal is not empty-clear in a sterile way; it contains fine misty and veil-like zones that create depth and scenic character. These internal cloud-like structures, combined with the upper green inclusion, the rainbow flashes, and the wide transparent faces, give the specimen a strong landscape quality that suits the name “Mountain Window.”Key Features:* Natural Himalayan quartz crystal from Hashupi, Pakistan
* Broad window-like crystal faces with excellent transparency
* Very high overall clarity with a soft pale tea / champagne tone
* Localized green phantom-like inclusion near the top
* Strong Akashic-style growth lines
* Distinct circuit-board-like stepped texture on several faces
* Natural mountain-pressure-style growth character
* Side and base dissolution / etched / Nirvana-like texture
* Soft yellow oxidation concentrated near the lower areas
* Visible rainbow flashes and light surface iridescence
* Internal misty and veil-like structure adding depth
* Large, substantial crystal with excellent hand-held display presenceCondition Note:
This is a natural, untreated, and unpolished mineral specimen. It has not been artificially shaped. As with natural Himalayan quartz, it shows natural growth lines, internal veils, etched dissolution texture, minor surface irregularities, and natural contact-related features formed during crystal growth and geological development. These characteristics are part of the specimen’s natural history and visual appeal.