Himalayan Quartz DT with Golden Rutile, 95g | Ganesh Himal Mountains, Nepal, Himalayas

Gorgeous double-terminated Himalayan Quartz with Golden Rutile, exceptional water-clear clarity and a glassy luster. This is one of those pieces that just feels good to gaze into, as if you're looking into another world, full of fascinating icy crystalline structures. There's something very special and different about high altitude Quartz crystals, they have a pristine clarity and sparkle. This Quartz specimen was collected above 15,000ft elevation in the Ganesh Himal Mountains, a sub-range of the Himalayas in North-central Nepal. This piece is for the Quartz collector who has an eye for unusual Quartz habits.

• Mineral: Quartz, Golden Rutile
• Locality: Ganesh Himal Mountains, Himalayas, North-central Nepal
• Size category: Small cabinet
• Size: 9 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm
• Weight: 95g
  
• Includes mineral ID label
  
  

About Himalayan Quartz
The supply of these Quartz crystals from Ganesh Himal is limited. The unique environment of the Himalayas, with its extreme temperatures and pressures, contribute to the distinctive growth habits of the Quartz. Due to the difficult terrain and extreme weather conditions at high altitude, these crystals can only be mined a few months during the year. The crystals are collected using hand tools and each miner must carry his crystals out in a small pack. These factors contribute to the rarity and desirability of these Himalayan Quartz crystals with golden rutile.