Description
100% Genuine Quartz with Tourmaline Inclusions
This is a rare Laser Quartz crystal containing black Tourmaline inclusions, sourced from the world-famous Skardu region of Pakistan. Laser Quartz is prized for its elongated prismatic form and clarity, while Tourmaline inclusions add striking contrast, making each specimen completely unique. The synergy of these two minerals creates a specimen of both aesthetic beauty and geological importance. The exact specimen photographed, displayed with a 1cm scale cube for reference, is the piece you will receive. Every crystal is 100% genuine and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Geological Origin – Skardu Pegmatite Deposits
The Skardu Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, lies within the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges, a region world-renowned for producing exceptional mineral specimens. The area is rich in pegmatite intrusions, coarse-grained igneous rocks that formed when silica-rich magma cooled slowly, allowing large crystals to develop. It is in these environments that both Quartz and Tourmaline frequently crystallise together, forming natural inclusions that highlight the geological interplay of different mineral families.
Characteristics of Laser Quartz
- Mineral Group: Quartz (Silica, SiO₂)
- Crystal Habit: Long, slender prismatic crystals with parallel growth, often terminated in a sharp point
- Transparency: Transparent to translucent, with vitreous luster
- Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
- Special Feature: Laser Quartz crystals are elongated and tapered, often with natural striations along their length, making them distinctive from standard Quartz forms
Characteristics of Black Tourmaline Inclusions
- Mineral Group: Tourmaline (borosilicate mineral family)
- Variety: Schorl (the black variety of Tourmaline)
- Crystal Habit: Typically long, striated prisms that can occur as inclusions within Quartz
- Hardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale
- Appearance: Jet-black inclusions that create striking internal contrast against the clear Quartz host
The presence of Tourmaline inclusions within Quartz demonstrates the simultaneous crystallisation of both minerals in the pegmatite environment. Tourmaline rods or needles often appear suspended inside the clear body of the Quartz, enhancing the specimen’s visual and scientific value.
Scientific and Collector Value
Quartz with Tourmaline inclusions represents a fascinating natural occurrence, showing how different minerals can intergrow under the same geological conditions. Collectors highly value such pieces not only for their beauty but also for the insights they provide into crystallisation processes in pegmatites. The Laser Quartz formation adds extra rarity, with its elongated, wand-like shape being less common than standard Quartz points.
Why This Specimen is Exceptional
- Laser Quartz crystal with striking black Tourmaline inclusions
- From the world-renowned pegmatite deposits of Skardu, Pakistan
- Exhibits clarity and elongated prismatic growth characteristic of Laser Quartz
- Contains natural Schorl Tourmaline inclusions, adding strong visual contrast
- Durable and collectible – Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Exact specimen photographed – no substitutes
This Laser Quartz crystal with black Tourmaline inclusions from Skardu, Pakistan is an outstanding mineral specimen, combining elegance, rarity, and scientific importance, making it a highly desirable addition to any collection.
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