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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 83215
Mineral:Quartz var. Smoky Quartz (Dauphiné twin)
Locality:Galenstock, Valais, Switzerland
Description:Lustrous transparent (water-clear) smoky quartz crystal with distinct twin planes visible on the prism faces indicating twinning following the Dauphiné Law. Select faces have chlorite microcrystals on the surfaces. Ex. Heinz Kirchtag
Overall Size:6.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:65 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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