{"product_id":"quartz-specimen-242g","title":"Quartz Specimen - 242g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Iron-Stained Quartz Crystal with Golden Iron Oxide – 242g – Skardu, Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e242g Natural Iron-Stained Quartz Crystal from Skardu, Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a beautifully formed crystal point accented by striking golden-yellow, orange, and reddish-brown iron-oxide staining. The combination of translucent quartz, transparent crystal faces, and naturally occurring mineral coloration creates a distinctive specimen with remarkable character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crystal displays pronounced horizontal growth striations, angular faces, and an attractive natural termination. Its contrasting clear and iron-stained sections create beautiful patterns across the crystal, making it an eye-catching addition to any mineral collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features of This Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Quartz (SiO₂)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 242 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear to translucent quartz with golden-yellow, orange, and reddish-brown iron staining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron Oxide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural iron-rich surface staining and mineral deposits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Formation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large single quartz crystal with a well-defined natural termination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prominent horizontal striations and distinct crystal faces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural broken base with visible surface irregularities and minor edge wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive display specimen with contrasting mineral coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Golden Iron-Oxide Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most captivating features of this quartz crystal is its naturally occurring iron-oxide coloration. Golden-orange and rust-brown mineral deposits create layered patterns along the crystal faces, contrasting beautifully with the translucent quartz beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive growth markings and natural mineral staining give this specimen an appearance that is both rugged and elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Beautiful Quartz Crystal from Pakistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from the mineral-rich Skardu region of northern Pakistan, this substantial quartz specimen offers an appealing combination of natural crystal geometry, warm mineral coloration, and impressive display presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to a quartz collection, mineral display, or natural crystal collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596373786924,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_0364.jpg?v=1791757312","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/quartz-specimen-242g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}