Smoky Quartz Gwindel from Mt. Blanc, France on Acrylic Base DX1813

Smoky Quartz Gwindel
Approx. Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches
Approx. Weight: 214 grams
Locality: Talèfre Glacier, Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
This piece sits on a custom milled acrylic base to securely hold the specimen, as shown in the photos.

This dark smoky quartz gwindel is from the Talèfre Glacier in France. It has a pronounced twist and great luster. The crystal sits on an acrylic base that has been milled out to fit the footprint of the piece, so that it displays very securely. There is one small spot of damage on the top of the crystal, and can be seen in the photos and video. Otherwise, this gwindel is in excellent condition and ready to join your collection.

If you'd like to learn more about gwindels, check out our blog post The Twisted Science of the Gwindel.