Smoky Quartz (GEM QUALITY!)

Goschenertal, Uri, Switzerland
Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 3.6 x 3.1 cm
Start Time: 06/28/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/05/2018 6:50:46 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

What a fantastic Swiss Smoky Quartz crystal. A single, well-formed, very sharp, highly lustrous, richly colored hexagonal prism on minor Quartz and host rock matrix from this famous mineral producing valley (the Guschenertal). The crystal is not only superb quality with a fine color, but it's WATER CLEAR! It's like a piece of glass! Swiss Quartz specimens are renowned around the world for their amazing quality and transparency. Most Alpine collectors and dealers recognize that Swiss Quartz is often valued more highly on the market than their French, Italian and Austrian counterparts. A piece like this would make a great addition to a Quartz suite, or an Alpine / European mineral collection. I can't find any damage to the main crystal, save the base where it was removed from the pocket wall. Don't miss out! Valued at $1,200.

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