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Quartz from Val Giuv, Tujetsch, Grisons, Switzerland
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A slightly smoky to almost colorless glassy and gemmy quartz gwindel grouping without matrix. Some damage present as seen, this mainly on the backside of the piece. Small crystallized chlorite scattered throughout.Quartz gwindels are a distinctive type of quartz crystal aggregate characterized by a curved, twisted, or slightly fanned growth of parallel crystals that appear to bend in one direction. They are most commonly found in Alpine cleft deposits where quartz crystallized in open fractures under conditions of slow growth and deformation. The curved form is thought to result from a combination of crystallographic control and slight mechanical stress or differential growth rates during formation. Gwindels are typically smoky or clear quartz and are valued by collectors for their unusual shape and association with classic Alpine mineral localities.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on04/27/2026
LocalitySwitzerland, Grisons, Val Giuv
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Quartz
a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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