A Fine Smoky Quartz var GwindelSwiss Alps, Switzerland Overall size 14.5 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm. A high quality example of this sought-after quartz growth variation from the classic Swiss source, the quartz plate of light smoky coloration with a sharply defined gwindel to one side, highly transparent throughout. With custom lucite base. While Silicon Oxide (SiO2) or quartz may be the second most common mineral present in the Earth’s crust, many rare and unusual varieties offer opportunities for collectors. From the royal purple and golden hues of amethyst and citrine, to the intense turquoise and apple green of chrysocolla and chrysoprase, quartz has an incredible spectrum of available colors. Rare and unusual crystal forms such as scepters, gwindels, faden, elestial and “spirit” quartzes create incredibly diverse aesthetics to enjoy. As a prime component within many of the great crystalline environments, quartz is also a frequent partner to and basis for other mineral growth. Classic combinations like smoky quartz and amazonite, fluorite on quartz, and spessartine garnet on smoky quartz offer fantastic contrasts of color and form.Condition reportIn good condition. scattered minor contacts to quartz points. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
A Fine Smoky Quartz var GwindelSwiss Alps, Switzerland Overall size 14.5 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm. A high quality example of this sought-after quartz growth variation from the classic Swiss source, the quartz plate of light smoky coloration with a sharply defined gwindel to one side, highly transparent throughout. With custom lucite base. While Silicon Oxide (SiO2) or quartz may be the second most common mineral present in the Earth’s crust, many rare and unusual varieties offer opportunities for collectors. From the royal purple and golden hues of amethyst and citrine, to the intense turquoise and apple green of chrysocolla and chrysoprase, quartz has an incredible spectrum of available colors. Rare and unusual crystal forms such as scepters, gwindels, faden, elestial and “spirit” quartzes create incredibly diverse aesthetics to enjoy. As a prime component within many of the great crystalline environments, quartz is also a frequent partner to and basis for other mineral growth. Classic combinations like smoky quartz and amazonite, fluorite on quartz, and spessartine garnet on smoky quartz offer fantastic contrasts of color and form.Condition reportIn good condition. scattered minor contacts to quartz points. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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