Smoky quartz from Mont Blanc Massif northwest flank, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - image 1
Smoky quartz from Mont Blanc Massif northwest flank, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - image 2

Smoky quartz from Mont Blanc Massif northwest flank, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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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

SpeciesSmoky quartzQuartz
SizeMuseum
Dimensions46.0 x 63.0 x 67.0 cm
Weight110.5 grams
Added on12/28/2024
LocalityFrance, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Mont Blanc Massif northwest flank
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$59,950.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—One-Off MineralsNot disclosed

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Mont Blanc Massif northwest flank
A collector's guide to Mont Blanc Massif northwest flank, France: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 72 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.