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5th Dec 2013 23:28 UTCDermot Walsh

hi and thanks

I have the large dark crystal as smokey quartz

it appears green rather than pinkish

any and all help appreciated

no tests have been done

regards

dermot

6th Dec 2013 00:07 UTCVik Vanrusselt Expert

Hi Dermot,

can you tell us where it was found and provide us with a better image (one that is actually in focus)?

These could help to ID the unknown (I suppose you want us to ID the whitish 'band' just above your fingertips?)

Thanks,

Vik

7th Dec 2013 14:33 UTCReiner Mielke Expert

Maybe it is my monitor but I don't see any green.

7th Dec 2013 16:52 UTCDoug Daniels

Agree with Reiner - I see a smoky top, some white on the bottom and to the right, and a blue reflection on the left (on my monitor).

7th Dec 2013 21:36 UTCDermot Walsh

sorry gentlemen my explaining is nearly as bad as my photography

I got this about 3 or 4 yrs ago it came from either Pakistan or Afghanistan)

at the time I thought the larger crystal (dark) was quartz and put it away for later

viewing

weighs 19 grams

I have attached 2 more pics not sharp but just hoping to confirm quartz

thanks again

dermot

7th Dec 2013 22:24 UTCReiner Mielke Expert

It looks like a crystal of smokey quartz with a smaller crystal of beryl attached and some calcite or dolomite.

7th Dec 2013 23:33 UTCDermot Walsh

thanks all it has been in a moving box for the last nearly 2 yrs knocking about

when I saw the beryl still attached I think I smiled it is fragile now i`m sure to break it

Christmas came Early

dermot

8th Dec 2013 02:23 UTCFamous Zia uddin

its from

Its from North Pakistan, Skardu Shiggar Valley..

Regards

Zia..

9th Dec 2013 23:28 UTCDermot Walsh

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=shigar+valley+map&qpvt=shiggar+valley+map&FORM=AWIR#a

thanks Zia

looks like a nice enough place

Dermot