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Quartz Specimen - 299g

$1,050.00

Product Title

Quartz with Aquamarine & Spessartine Garnet on Albite — Hashupi, Pakistan — 299g

Description

An architectural mineral specimen from Hashupi, Shigar Valley, Pakistan, this 299g piece brings together clear quartz, pale blue aquamarine, reddish-orange spessartine garnet, and contrasting albite matrix in a striking three-dimensional arrangement.

The eye moves first to the broad cluster of crossing quartz crystals, elevated above the matrix like a natural crystal sculpture. Multiple double-terminated crystals and overlapping growth directions give the specimen a distinctive silhouette, with new details revealed as it is turned.

Aquamarine and garnet add interest beyond the quartz itself. Pale blue aquamarine crystals nestle among the larger crystal growths, while prominent dark reddish-orange garnets provide rich contrast against the transparent quartz and creamy feldspar. Additional garnets scattered across the matrix connect the upper crystal group visually to its base.

Bright reflective faces, visible internal growth features, and the interplay of transparent and opaque minerals make this a rewarding specimen to examine closely. Its appeal lies in the complete composition: crystal form, contrasting colors, multiple mineral associations, and an unusual arrangement that displays beautifully from several angles.

For collectors who appreciate distinctive Pakistani pegmatite specimens, this piece offers both an eye-catching display and intricate details worthy of closer study.

Key Features

  • Minerals: Quartz, aquamarine, spessartine garnet, and albite matrix

  • Weight: 299 grams

  • Locality: Hashupi, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

  • Multiple double-terminated crystals in a sculptural, intersecting arrangement

  • Pale blue aquamarine and reddish-orange garnets provide contrasting accents

  • Attractive transparency, reflective crystal faces, and visible growth details

  • Exact specimen shown; photographs capture multiple viewing angles

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