Himalayan Crystal Quartz

Himalayan Crystal Quartz From India 1.67 CT 

Himalayan quartz is a highly sought-after, rare variety of quartz mined by hand at extreme elevations in the Himalayan mountains. Prized for its exceptional clarity, high-vibration energy, and unique geological inclusions, it is widely utilized by collectors and energy practitioners for meditation and spiritual awakening. 

• The Location: Primarily sourced from the sacred Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India (often called the "Valley of the Gods") and regions of Nepal. 
• Scarcity: Mining is restricted to a brief 6- to 8-week window when the snow line recedes. 
• Extraction: Because heavy machinery cannot reach these steep, remote altitudes, the crystals are carefully extracted by hand and transported down the mountain by foot or via yaks. 

• Clarity & Luster: Often exceptionally clear or "icy," displaying bright, high-luster striations.
• Varieties & Inclusions: These crystals frequently contain beautiful natural inclusions such as green chlorite, iron, hematite, and rutile. These can result in stunning aesthetic variations, including smoky Himalayan quartz, yellow quartz, and pink Samadhi quartz. 

• Spiritual Connection: Believed to carry the ancient wisdom of indigenous shamans and holy men who meditated in the Himalayas.
• Energy Cleansing: Practitioners use it to clear chakras, reach higher states of consciousness, and facilitate deep healing and vision work.