Quartz Crystal with Silver Mica Rosettes

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A terminated quartz crystal from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, with silvery mica grown against one face in rosettes and book-form stacks, olive-grey where the books thicken. A natural, uncarved specimen. 9.4 × 6.4 × 5.3 cm, 395 g.

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Specimen details

MineralQuartz
Locality
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaSiO₂
Dimensions9.4 cm × 6.4 cm × 5.3 cm
Weight395 g
ColorMetallic
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesClear Quartz
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

A single quartz crystal, faintly smoky and sharply terminated, carries a diagonal band of mica across its front face: silvery books stacked and fanned into rosettes, olive-grey where they thicken, with patches of buff clay and one small white knot of crystal caught among them. The quartz is translucent rather than water-clear, faint veils drifting under the termination faces.

Quartz (SiO2) is Mohs 7, hard enough to shrug off ordinary handling, and it breaks along curved conchoidal fractures rather than cleavage planes. The mica is the fragile half of the partnership: it splits into thin elastic sheets at roughly Mohs 2 to 3, and a fingernail run across a rosette will lift leaves straight off it. Support the quartz, leave the silver untouched, and the contrast holds.

The specimen measures 9.4 × 6.4 × 5.3 cm and weighs 395 g. Nothing here has been cut, carved or polished — it is a natural specimen offered as found, and the listing photographs are of this exact piece.

About Quartz

Quartz is a silicate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Quartz natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Quartz Crystal with Silver Mica Rosettes
Quartz Crystal with Silver Mica Rosettes
$185.00