{"product_id":"himalayan-quartz-with-feldspar-tourmaline","title":"Himalayan Quartz Cluster with Microcline, Schorl \u0026 Albite - Skardu, Pakistan (720g)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rugged masterpiece of Himalayan geology. This impressive 720g specimen is a textbook 'Alpine-style' pegmatite cluster, featuring clear-to-smoky Quartz points aesthetically anchored in a complex matrix of blocky Microcline feldspar and snow-white Albite. The specimen is further accented by jet-black needles of Schorl (Tourmaline), providing a striking tonal contrast against the pristine crystals. We selected this piece for its architectural balance and high mineralogical diversity, making it a definitive cabinet specimen for those who appreciate the high-altitude mineral treasures of Gilgit-Baltistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSPECIMEN DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMineralogy\u003c\/b\u003e: Quartz, Microcline Feldspar, Schorl (Black Tourmaline), and Albite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: 14.9 x 10.6 x 5.8 cm (5.9 x 4.2 x 2.3 inches).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e: 720 g (1.59 lbs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/b\u003e: Classic high-altitude pegmatite association; high-contrast black Schorl needles; well-defined Microcline crystal faces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mindat.org\/loc-4515.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSkardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Gatsby Gems specimens are hand-selected for scientific accuracy and aesthetic brilliance. Each piece includes a locality label and is professionally packaged for secure addition to your collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatsby Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406118674707,"sku":"GG-MIN-07","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/0611\/0227\/files\/20260123_152247_3_1.jpg?v=1770066673","url":"https:\/\/gatsbygems.com\/products\/himalayan-quartz-with-feldspar-tourmaline","provider":"Gatsby Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}