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Measurements & WeightWeight36.0 g0.036 kg1.27 oz0.079 lb180 carats⸻DimensionsLongest side56.76 mm5.68 cm2.23 inches⸻DescriptionThis piece comes from my personal collection, carefully kept as a natural mineral display specimen.“Sweet Honey” is a natural Himalayan quartz specimen from Hashupi, Pakistan, featuring high clarity, warm honey-golden oxide coloration, strong horizontal Akashic growth lines, natural etched textures, and a small companion crystal growing along the side.The main crystal has a clear, icy body with excellent light transmission through much of the specimen. Its transparency allows the internal veils, reflective planes, and subtle internal structures to remain visible from different viewing angles.One of the strongest features is the series of pronounced horizontal growth striations, often referred to by collectors as Akashic lines. These closely spaced parallel lines extend across the crystal faces and become especially distinct under directional light, creating a fine barcode-like texture across the otherwise clear body.Warm honey-golden oxide coloration appears along the edges, recessed growth areas, and more heavily textured sections of the crystal. The golden coloration is concentrated rather than uniform, allowing the clear quartz body and warmer mineralized areas to contrast naturally with one another.The crystal has a slightly tapered, blade-like silhouette rather than a simple straight prismatic form. Near the upper side, a small naturally attached companion crystal adds another layer to the overall growth structure and gives the specimen a more sculptural profile.The reverse side contrasts strongly with the clearer front. It displays more pronounced natural surface texture, including etched and recessed areas, irregular growth patterns, and localized golden oxide coloration. These features create a rugged, mountain-like appearance while preserving the original surface character of the quartz.Internally, the specimen contains delicate veils and reflective fracture planes. Under strong directional light, some of these internal structures produce subtle rainbow flashes, particularly toward the upper portion of the crystal.Different faces reveal noticeably different textures: clearer reflective areas, strongly striated growth faces, golden mineralized sections, and more deeply textured etched surfaces. This variation gives the specimen visual depth and makes its appearance change as it is rotated under light.Key Features• Natural Himalayan quartz from Hashupi, Pakistan
• High clarity and strong light transmission
• Warm honey-golden oxide coloration
• Strong Akashic growth lines
• Pronounced horizontal growth striations
• Clear to icy transparent quartz body
• Small natural companion crystal
• Slightly tapered, blade-like silhouette
• Natural etched and recessed surface textures
• Golden mineralization concentrated in textured areas
• Internal veils and reflective fracture planes
• Subtle internal rainbow flashes under directional light
• Contrasting clear and textured crystal faces
• Natural, untreated, and unpolished quartzCondition NoteThis is a natural mineral specimen and has not been artificially shaped or polished. Natural growth marks, etched areas, mineral staining, internal veils and fractures, contact areas, and small surface irregularities may be present as part of the specimen’s natural formation.