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Smokey Quartz Crystal with Rare Twist Inside Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan. Quartz is one of the most well-known minerals on earth. It occurs in basically all mineral environments and is the important constituent of many rocks. Quartz is also the most varied of all minerals, occurring in all different forms, habits, and colors. There is more variety of names given to Quartz than any other mineral.
This particular quartz is a brown variety of quartz that exhibits amazing glassy and vitreous luster with sharp horizontal striations. Most importantly it shows an awesome twist called Gwindel describing double terminated crystal with a slight twist in orientation with multi-faced terminations. Furthermore, it has amazing transparency with vibrant smoke inside, indeed a beautiful piece for collection!
Specimen Name | Smokey Quartz Crystal with Rare Twist Inside |
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Weight | 222 grams |
Dimensions | 8.8 x 6.9 x 3.7 cm |
Treatment | No treatment |
Locality | Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan |
Crystal Diaphaneity | Transparent |
Quartz is the most common and varied mineral found on the surface of the Earth. Its name is derived from a Slavic word meaning "hard." Quartz is naturally made up of silicon dioxide and is found in an impressive variety of colors, occurring in all different forms, habits, and colors. It occurs in all mineral environments and is the essential constituent of many rocks. Citrine and Amethyst are the most popular and valuable gem varieties of Quartz, but other forms also make extraordinary gemstones.
Quartz Varieties: Quartz is found in a vast range of varieties and colors, of which there are many different names, which include: Amethyst, Ametrine, Aventurine, Cat's Eye, Chalcedony, Citrine, Green Quartz, Jasper, Rose Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Strawberry Quartz, Tourmaline Quartz
Well-known quartz deposits are located in Afghanistan, Brazil, China, Madagascar, Myanmar, Peru, Russia, Sri Lanka, and the USA.
Chakras | Crown Chakra |
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Birthstone | April |
Zodiac | All birth signs |
Anniversary | 10th |
Hardness | 6-7 |
Planet | Sun |
Calmness, Clarity, Energy, Harmony, Psychic abilities
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