Sagenite Quartz – Pakistan

Sagenite Quartz – Pakistan

$3,200.00

Weight304 g
Cabinet10.5 × 5.5 × 4 cm
SizeCabinet
LocalityAlchuri, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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SKU: Q-RTQ-19 Categories: ,

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This impressive quartz specimen shows a strong, well-developed crystal form with excellent natural luster and good overall clarity, allowing light to pass through the crystal and illuminate its internal features. The most striking aspect is the presence of sagenite, both on the surface and within the quartz itself, appearing as bright, coppery to golden, needle-like clusters and sprays. These inclusions create a dynamic internal scene, adding depth, movement, and visual complexity that immediately draws the eye.

Internally, the sagenite inclusions are clearly visible, forming fine, clustered aggregates suspended within the quartz, while additional sagenite coats parts of the exterior faces, producing a rich golden contrast against the clear crystal. The quartz surfaces are highly reflective, with strong natural gloss that enhances the brilliance of the rutile needles and highlights the crystal’s internal growth textures. Although the specimen shows natural imperfections and areas of damage, its powerful presence, intense luster, and abundance of expressive sagenite make it truly impressive in hand. This piece beautifully demonstrates the phenomenon of sagenite formation, in which rutile crystallizes in dense, clustered habits rather than isolated needles, yielding a bold, visually captivating quartz specimen.

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