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Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné twin) from Galenstock, Valais, Switzerland

 
Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné twin) from Galenstock, Valais, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné twin) from Galenstock, Valais, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné twin) from Galenstock, Valais, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné twin) from Galenstock, Valais, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné twin) from Galenstock, Valais, Switzerland

Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné twin) from Galenstock, Valais, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 83214
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné twin)
Locality:Galenstock, Valais, Switzerland
Description:Two interconnected water-clear lustrous transparent smoky quartz crystals with large, pronounced S-faces {2111} on adjacent corners, indicating the quartz is twinned following the Dauphiné Law. Ex. Heinz Kirchtag
Overall Size:8.5x5.5x4 cm
Crystals:40-85 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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