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Quartz var. Gwindel from Swiss Alps, Switzerland

 
Quartz var. Gwindel from Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Quartz var. Gwindel from Swiss Alps, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 18365
Mineral:Quartz var. Gwindel
Locality:Swiss Alps, Switzerland
Description:Gwindel formation of transparent, medium-smoky quartz with minor green chlorite on the terminations. The twist is about 10 degrees from bottom to top. Old specimen ca. 1920.
Overall Size:4.5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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