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Quartz (rutilated and polished)

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Quartz (rutilated and polished), 12.7 cm, from Switzerland. Ex collection of John Ruskin (1819–1900).

Product details

SpeciesQuartz
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalitySwitzerland
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 42
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The Mineralogical Museum, University of Delaware

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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—John RuskinNot disclosed

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Quartz
Mineral guide
Learn about Quartz
a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
Quartz var: Gwindel
Regional guide
Quartz var: Gwindel from Switzerland, Canton Uri
Gwindel quartz, Switzerland - twisted quartz crystals from Alpine deposits, prized for rare geometry, classic Swiss finds, and museum-quality specimens.
Locality guide
Switzerland
Switzerland: Alpine fissure localities yield clear and smoky quartz, adularia, and fluorite, prized for Alpine precision, crystal beauty, and collecting value.