{"product_id":"pakistani-clear-quartz-cluster-specimen-ref-0158","title":"Pakistani clear quartz cluster specimen Ref: 0158","description":"\u003cp\u003ePakistani clear quartz cluster specimens are highly regarded in the global mineral collecting community for their exceptional clarity, sharp termination tips, and complex natural formations. Primarily mined in mountainous regions like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), these natural geographic formations offer distinct geological features that make them highly sought after by both scientists and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Visual \u0026amp; Physical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimens range from entirely colourless, water-clear glass points to translucent, milky bases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Terminations:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality pieces feature well-defined crystal faces and perfectly pointed tips formed under stable geological pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Patterns:\u003c\/strong\u003e They frequently show stepped or layered growth patterns and parallel crystal groupings across millions of years of development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Inclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is common to find internal features like needle-like structures, rainbow veining, or green chlorite inclusions trapped inside the quartz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e They naturally exhibit a brilliant, glassy (vitreous) luster that catches and reflects light from multiple angles.\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 Renowned for producing dense, aesthetic miniature-to-large clusters, often featuring unique structural habits like Faden quartz or matrix pairings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShalman, KPK:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for yielding sharp, high-clarity specimens extracted from deep mountain veins.\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\u003eChemical Formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 on the Mohs scale\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 (exhibits conchoidal fracture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 100% natural, unheated, 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 as display cabinet centrepieces due to their aesthetic raw beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used as striking natural décor items for homes and educational settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e In holistic traditions, clear quartz is used as a universal \"master healer\" stone to amplify energy and mental clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 0158 (For my use only)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48352246759616,"sku":"0158","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260602_132526_a79eb9ba-34b0-4edf-a660-a5f89dfbd6c7.jpg?v=1780385882","url":"https:\/\/kiwi-collects.myshopify.com\/products\/pakistani-clear-quartz-cluster-specimen-ref-0158","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}