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Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné-law twin) with Chlorite from Binntal, Valais, Switzerland

 
Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné-law twin) with Chlorite from Binntal, Valais, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné-law twin) with Chlorite from Binntal, Valais, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné-law twin) with Chlorite from Binntal, Valais, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné-law twin) with Chlorite from Binntal, Valais, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné-law twin) with Chlorite from Binntal, Valais, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 81493
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné-law twin) with Chlorite
Locality:Binntal, Valais, Switzerland
Description:Lustrous transparent smoky quartz crystal with chlorite microcrystals on three faces. The smoky quartz crystal is nearly flawless internally, with a few gletz. Distinct twin planes visible on two prism faces indicate twinning following the Dauphiné Law.
Overall Size:48x17x17 mm
Crystals:micro to 48 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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