Ganesh Himal Quartz Natural Point

This stunning Ganesh Himal quartz natural point is hand mined by sherpas from  Ganesh mountain! Himal Ganesh mountain range straddles the border of Nepal and Tibet. This piece has beautiful mica inclusions. Mica is a principle rock forming mineral, that often has a shimmer and forms in layers. This type of quartz is extracted at high altitude from a quiet, peaceful, relatively untouched part of the Himalayas 4000m above sea level!! The sherpas trek for 3 days to get to the quarry in the steep of the mountain, and can only carry back to the village, what will fit in their back packs.

Weight - 42grams
Height - 35mm approx
Width - 40mm approx

Metaphysical properties

The Himalayas are the tallest mountains on earth and one of those mountains is Ganesh Himal, known as "the mountain where god lives" named after the Hindu Lord Ganesha, with the head of an elephant and the body of a human. 

Ganesh Himal is said to ward off evil, collecting good energy and good fortune. It is also believed to assist with anxiety.
Ganesha himself, is known by worshippers to be a remover of obstacles, and therefore is commonly worshipped before new endeavours and it is also believed he removes obstacles on the souls spiritual journey.