Iron Coated Quartz on Matrix from Skardu, Pakistan – 557 g

Discover a striking aesthetic quartz specimen on matrix featuring a natural iron oxide coating, sourced directly from the legendary alpine pegmatites of Skardu, Pakistan (SKU: CL1213). Weighing 557 g and measuring 117 × 78 × 61 mm, this cabinet-sized piece displays a well-formed cluster of sharply terminated quartz crystals sitting prominently atop its natural host rock matrix. The rich golden-orange to warm rust-brown iron coating accentuates the crisp crystal edges, vertical striations, and faceted terminations, creating dynamic color contrast and rich tactile texture. An exceptional display specimen for collectors of Skardu minerals, quartz varieties, and matrix-mounted crystal clusters.