Quartz with Asbestiform Mineral Inclusions

Kharan, Baluchistan Province, Pakistan

Miniature

5.2 x 3.3 x 0.6 cm

A tabular caramel colored to clear quartz crystal with a wonderful double termination. The inclusion of masses of asbestifom minerals create striking hair-like patterns within. This material is often referred to as “bone quartz” and has a similar appearance to the famous mango yellow halloysite included quartz crystals from Colombia. What makes this crystal from Pakistan unique, is the ultra thin, tabular and doubly terminated formation of the quartz crystal, paired with the creamy yellow inclusions. The terminations are complete nearly all around the entire piece, save for one section on the side that is not visible when displayed from the better side. It is an exceptional piece, and rarely does bone quartz present itself in such an aesthetic combination.