{"product_id":"chlorite-included-quartz-pakistan-specimen-ref-0163","title":"Chlorite Included Quartz Pakistan Specimen Ref: 0163","description":"\u003cp\u003eChlorite-included quartz from Pakistan — predominantly sourced from the Balochistan Province and Shigar Valley — features vivid green inclusions, internal phantom growths, and crystal clusters. These natural, unpolished specimens are highly prized by collectors for their strong internal contrast, clarity, and well-defined terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inclusions impart a green hue ranging from faint, mossy veils to deep green phantom shapes and caps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Formations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many Pakistani pieces exhibit distinct internal zoning or \"phantoms,\" where the chlorite outlines the original shape of an earlier growth stage of the crystal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusion Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chlorite occurs as suspended internal inclusions and veil-like clusters rather than just surface coatings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frequently found as sharp, glassy, and fully terminated crystal points and clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrimary Localities in Pakistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalochistan Province:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for producing well-formed quartz clusters with vivid chlorite inclusions and strong phantom zoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShigar Valley:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renowned for yielding high-clarity quartz points with delicate internal chlorite veils and exceptional terminations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMineralogical Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz (SiO₂)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInclusion Mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorite (Phyllosilicate group)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 on the Mohs scale (quartz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleavage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (conchoidal fracture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% natural, unpolished, and untreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly valued for their internal complexity, phantom formations, and vivid green contrast against clear quartz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e A striking natural décor piece that draws the eye with its unique internal landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chlorite-included quartz is traditionally associated with healing, growth, and connection to nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ref: 0163 (For my use only)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48352358990016,"sku":"0163","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260602_134752.jpg?v=1780390068","url":"https:\/\/kiwi-collects.myshopify.com\/products\/chlorite-included-quartz-pakistan-specimen-ref-0163","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}