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Quartz Faden

Unknown Owner
A gorgeous transparent smoky quartz with a distinctive faden line. Faden quartz derive it’s name from the German phrase “fah-den” meaning string. Mount Blanc is well known for producing excellent alpine quartz and this specimen is certainly no exception.

Product details

Species
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm
Added on03/26/2025
Locality
Italy, Aosta Valley

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
09/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed

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