Himalayan Quartz "Bridge"
A super unique formation of quartz with two intersecting quartz crystals creating a "bridge" between two chlorite & quartz worlds. The quartz crystals point in every direction, making it easy to display from any side or angle. This specimen is sure to remind you just how fascinating nature can be!
Location: Mount Meru, Kullu Valley, Manikaram Mines
Measurement: ~5" long x 3-3/4" wide x 3-1/2" deep
Himalayan quartz is mined by hand in the Himalayan mountain region in the sacred Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India, an area referred to as the Valley of the Gods. Pink Himalayan quartz emits a soft pinkish glow, derived from trace amounts of Iron. Green Himalayan Quartz contains Chlorite, which gives it the green hue. These crystals are among some of the rarest and most difficult to obtain, due to their location and the fact that it is carried off the mountain in backpacks, before being cleaned by hand.