Description/Interesting Notes:
A classic smoky quartz "gwindel" crystal from Switzerland!!! This specimen consists of a lustrous, gemmy, doubly terminated, smoky quartz crystal
that shows characteristic rotation on the c-axis!!! Let me start off by saying that this specimen is way better than the pics show!!!
The terminations show some complexly etched features on their faces however they are much more complete than it appears in the pics!!!
The crystal has sharp, lustrous faces with highly complex modifications!!! Although there is one area of inclusions just below the surface, the
great majority of the crystal is gem-clear and has a wonderful smoky hue!!! There are some tiny
crystals of adularia on the bottom as well!!! Despite some damage this specimen displays quite handsomely in person!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must
be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! This specimen is from the collection of Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired the
6000+ specimen PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and there are going to be some very exciting minerals to come in the
upcoming days and weeks!!! Prior to the Nikischer collection this specimen was originally from the collection of Florence
Mecke (acquired from the late 1930's until the 1970's)!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
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