Smoky Quartz Gwindel from Mt. Blanc DX4590 goias This formation results in a

This formation results in a V-shaped appearance

green fluorite octahedrons making this specimen look as though there are botryoidal formations of quartz

Active since the mid-20th century

The fluorite exhibits the signature Yaogangxian growth form

The Nikolaevskiy Mine

Smoky Quartz Gwindel from Mt. Blanc DX4590 goias This formation results in aSmoky Quartz Gwindel from Mt. Blanc Approx. Dimensions: 4x3x1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 271 grams Locality: Talefre Glacier, Mont Blanc, France This gwindel from Mt. Blanc is a deep smoky color and has a very pronounced twist. It has nice luster and is in good condition with some contact damage on the bottom and bottom back. A gwindel (pronounced g Vin dell) is not referring to a specific stone but rather a unique growth habit of quartz found only in