Smoky Quartz Gwindel from Mt. Blanc TD1582 tanzania also called Gorgo

also called Gorgo

This oddball specimen is a combination of quartz and calcite with a coating of chalcopyrite

The Jeffrey Mine is an open pit chrysotile asbestos mine which began operation in 1879

combined with the specific conditions of temperature and pressure

and pronounced striations an both sides

Smoky Quartz Gwindel from Mt. Blanc TD1582 tanzania also called GorgoSmoky Quartz Gwindel from Mt. Blanc Approx. Dimensions: 4x3x3 inches Approx. Weight: 501 grams Locality: Talefre Glacier, Mont Blanc, France This beautiful specimen of smoky quartz from Mt. Blanc has exceptional luster and a lovely smoky color. It features a large single point with a gwindel attached at the side. Overall this specimen is in excellent condition, and the bottom even has some healed crystalization. A gwindel (pronounced g Vin dell) is