Mineral: Quartz (variety smoky quartz and gwindel)
Locality: Scheuchzerhorn, Grimsel area, Hasli Valley, Bern, Switzerland
Dimensions: 11 x 5.5 x 14.5 cm / main crystal: 14.2 cm

Description: Mass: 851 g MIM number:2051 Large, perfectly limpid, cognac colored gwindel reminiscent of a cedar tree, displaying a beautiful twist despite its size (almost 30 °). The front side is very lustrous, and the rear side striated with small hollow hexagonal patterns. Photographer: AINU / Augustin de Valence Ex collection: Eric Asselborn (France)

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