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Quartz var. Gwindel from Val Giuv, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

 
Quartz var. Gwindel from Val Giuv, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

Quartz var. Gwindel from Val Giuv, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 29345
Mineral:Quartz var. Gwindel
Locality:Val Giuv, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland
Description:Unusual formation of two(!) smoky quartz Gwindel formations (stacked quartz crystals that twist slightly) that are intersecting each other. The right Gwindel is nearly flawless and medium smoky color. The left Gwindel has silky inclusions. Repaired. Ex. Martin Jensen #MJ0624
Overall Size:15x10x7 cm
Crystals:3-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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