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Quartz var. Smoky Gwindel-habit from Winterstock, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

 
Quartz var. Smoky Gwindel-habit from Winterstock, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Gwindel-habit from Winterstock, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Gwindel-habit from Winterstock, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 42250
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky Gwindel-habit
Locality:Winterstock, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Description:Classic Gwindel-habit (doubly-terminated quartz crystals in a stacked arrangement that has a pronounced twist) smoky quartz with lustrous crystal faces and is internally transparent. Remnants of silicone glue from an old base are on the bottom edge. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #303; acquired in 1985
Overall Size:5x4x1.5 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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