The majestic Gunung Keriang in Kedah is a destination not to be missed by visitors, especially limestone lovers. The mountain is 218 meters above sea level, and buried in the dark caves there are precious limestones, crystals, and rocks.

5 crystal specimens are available

Q1: Raw amethyst crystal - purple

Q2: Raw calcite crystal - golden

Q3: Raw amethyst crystal - purple

Q4: Raw calcite crystal - golden

Q5: Raw calcite crystal - golden

Gunung Keriang is the southernmost of the Chuping Formation Limestone. It was believed that the regression of the sea level by 2-3m (Khoo, 1996) lifted Keriang island into what we called Gunung Keriang. ⛰

Kamal et. al (assessed Mac09) classified at least 10 different rocks found in Gunung Keriang.

Gunung Keriang was a popular tourist destination a few years ago where busloads of tourists would arrive to hunt for crystals. 💎🪨⚒️

This interesting diversity of rocks makes Gunung Keriang a unique geological natural heritage for further research and studies and ultimately be protected. 🦅