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Quartz

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Sharp and glassy with a an extremely rare pronounced color-zoning like a lightning bolt, this superb gwindel quartz crystal was recovered from the slopes of Mont Blanc. Showing the characteristic twist in crystal orientation, the piece also features the attractive surface textures that set these apart. A famous, one-of-a-kind piece!!

Product details

SpeciesQuartzSmoky quartz
SizeMuseum
Dimensions46.0 x 63.0 x 67.0 cm
Weight110.5 grams
Added on12/28/2024
LocalityMont Blanc Massif, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, France

Current owner

Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$59,950.00

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—One-Off MineralsNot disclosed

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Quartz
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.