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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 29344
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky
Locality:Val Giuv, Grischun (Graubünden), Switzerland
Description:Transparent crystal of smoky quartz with unusual inclusions on the rear face (chlorite?) that are visible through the crystal from the front. The quartz is water-clear and the crystal has rare X and V-faces in the front where easily visible.
Overall Size:4x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:10-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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