Smokey Quartz Gwindel | 8cm | Mont Blanc, France Zultanite creating layered mineral growth over

creating layered mineral growth over time

giving each piece both geological and historical significance

Dark inclusions of Aegirine and golden-orange Tinaksite are common and add to the visual complexity of each piece

A natural Malachite stalactite weighing 52g from Zaire

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Smokey Quartz Gwindel | 8cm | Mont Blanc, France Zultanite creating layered mineral growth overSmokey Quartz Gwindel 8cm Mont Blanc, France A rare Alpine Quartz Gwindel with a characteristic twisted growth and natural Chlorite inclusions, from one of the most renowned Alpine mineral localities. One piece available, sold as seen. This 187g specimen (8x6. 5x2. 9cm) from Les Courtes in the Talfre Basin of the Mont Blanc Massif, France displays the characteristic twisted growth that defines a true Gwindel, with natural Chlorite inclusions visible