{"product_id":"lemurian-quartz-cluster-on-feldspar-matrix-skardu-pakistan","title":"Lemurian Quartz Cluster on Feldspar Matrix – Skardu Pakistan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_ea24a25d8cb47775-33\"\u003eDirectly from the gem-rich mountains of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eSkardu\u003c\/b\u003e, this 76g specimen features a group of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eLemurian Quartz\u003c\/b\u003e crystals in an aesthetic, divergent cluster. \u003cspan class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\"\u003eThe primary crystals display the characteristic horizontal growth striations—often called \"barcodes\"—on alternating prism faces.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e These ridges are a natural record of the crystal's slow, rhythmic growth within the tectonic pockets of the Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe quartz is elegantly hosted on a white \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eFeldspar matrix\u003c\/b\u003e, which provides a bright, opaque contrast to the water-clear transparency of the quartz points. The crystals exhibit a high-vitreous luster and sharp, undamaged terminations. At nearly 9cm in length, this piece offers a balanced \"hand-sized\" display that showcases the geometric perfection of Afghan and Pakistani mineralogy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635895238943,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/147.jpg?v=1771143331","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/lemurian-quartz-cluster-on-feldspar-matrix-skardu-pakistan","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}