Muscovite xls; Stak Nala Mine, Haramosh, Pakistan; Scab; unique piece
Muscovite crystals from the Stak Nala Mine, Haramosh, Pakistan – small cabinet specimen as unique piece
This small cabinet specimen features Muscovite crystals from the Stak Nala Mine near Haramosh, Pakistan. The pale beige to silvery shimmering Muscovite crystals form dense rosette like aggregates with a clearly developed platy structure. The individual crystal plates display the typical pearly luster of Muscovite and appear partly transparent to translucent. The intergrown crystal layers create an aesthetic appearance with vivid surface textures and attractive light reflections.
Geology & origin
The Stak Nala Mine in the Haramosh area of Pakistan is one of the well known localities for alpine pegmatite minerals in the Karakoram region. Numerous mineral species such as Muscovite, feldspars, tourmalines and aquamarines formed there within granitic pegmatite veins through the slow crystallization of residual magmatic melts. The region is world famous for its high quality crystal finds and has produced important collector specimens from the high mountain areas of northern Pakistan for decades.
This table is for general information and orientation, although the sizes of the stones may vary. In addition, this specification is handled differently from region to region.
| Sizes | Description | approx. Sizes in mm/cm | approx. Sizes in INCH | |
| Capsule | Capsule | 0.1–0.5 mm in a transparent hard capsule (approx. 1 cm) | capsule contents 0.1–0.5 mm | capsule contents 0.004–0.02 in |
| TN/mm | Micromount (TN = Thumbnail) | everything fitting in a TN Perky box or a MM box of approx. 1 in | approx. 0.5–2.5 cm | max. 1 in |
| Min | Miniature specimen | will not fit a TN or MM box anymore | approx. 2.5–5 cm | approx. 0.2–1.0 in |
| Scab | small cabinet specimen | approx. one-third to half a hand size | approx. 5–9 cm | approx. 1.0–2.0 in |
| Cab | cabinet specimen | full hand size | approx. 9–15 cm | approx. 2.0–3.5 in |
| large Cab | large cabinet specimen | approx. two hand sizes | approx. 15–30 cm | approx. 3.5–6.0 in |
| very large Cab | very large cabinet specimen | everything larger, no upper limit |
Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| xl | single crystal, possible with matrix |
| xls | noticeable crystals |
| (xl) | embedded or damaged |
| (xls) | embedded or damaged |
| MASS | massive and/or amorphous pieces |
| TYP | type locality of the original description |
| SWUV | shortwave-UV-reaction |
| UV | ultraviolet reaction |
| SC | self-collected |
| U | unique (single unique piece) |
Usage Instructions
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
Legal Notices
Safety
We accept no liability for damages resulting from improper and/or non-recommended use. Please carefully assess the suitability of the product before any alternative use.
Responsible Provider
Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
Steinslieth 11
D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
Email: info@mikon-online.com
| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.100000 |
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