High-Altitude Glassy Quartz, Golden Rutile & Chlorite - Himalayan | River Walkers Minerals

Locality: Gaumukh Mine, Manihar, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, India (Himalayas)

Weight: 19g
Dimensions: 50 × 28 × 20 mm

This gorgeous Himalayan Quartz cluster features incredibly glassy, transparent points growing from a rich green chlorite-covered base. Delicate golden rutile inclusions can be seen within the crystals, adding beautiful little flashes of gold against their exceptional clarity.

The main point has a large key near the tip, and rises above a cluster of smaller intersecting crystals including a beautifully striated point growing horizontally across the front. The combination of brilliant transparency, earthy green chlorite, golden rutile, and intricate crystal growth makes this little specimen an absolute stunner!

What makes Himalayan Quartz even more remarkable is the journey these crystals take before reaching collectors. Recovered from elevations exceeding 10,000 feet, these specimens come from some of the most rugged and unforgiving mountain environments in the world. The steep terrain, unpredictable weather, thin mountain air, and remote locations make extraction incredibly challenging and, at times, dangerous. Each specimen is a beautiful reminder of both the incredible forces of nature and the extraordinary effort required to bring these treasures down from the mountains.

Please note: This is a completely natural, unpolished mineral specimen. Any natural growth patterns, inclusions, contact points, or minor imperfections are part of its unique character. Please review all photos and videos carefully, as they are considered part of the description. You will receive the exact specimen pictured.