Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)

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A FINE, gemmy GWINDEL of smoky quartz from Russia. This locality is now defunct, and someday will be as classic as any old Alpine location in Europe for similar material (though its more pricey from Europe!). The crystal is staggered gently in the classic "twisted" gwindel form with an obvious twist to it, and with terminations complete on both ends. The bottom side is a contact where the specimen was removed from matrix. Fine glassy luster. A superb gwindel of Alpine quality. 10 x 6.5 x 3 cm