Smoky Quartz from Mt. Blanc TF937
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Smoky Quartz from Mt. Blanc
Approx. Dimensions: 3x1.75x1 inches
Approx. Weight: 63.4 grams
Locality: Talefre Glacier, Mont Blanc, France
This is a beautiful little smoky specimen from Mt. Blanc. It has incredible luster and has several areas that are "healed", or re-crystalized after detaching from its host stone during formation. This specimen comes with an acrylic display box.
Quartz from the Mont Blanc massif of France is considered a classic example of Alpine-type quartz, known for its sharp crystal form, high clarity, and elegant proportions. These crystals formed in alpine fissures created during the uplift of the Alps, where silica-rich fluids slowly deposited quartz into open cavities under stable, low-temperature conditions. The result is exceptionally well-terminated crystals, often showing pristine faces and classic Alpine habits that have made Mont Blanc quartz a benchmark for quality.
Specimens from the Mont Blanc region are highly valued by collectors not only for their beauty, but also for their long history and demanding method of extraction. Crystal hunters, known as cristalliers, locate fissures high on steep, glaciated terrain, often at extreme elevations. Extraction typically requires climbing, careful hand excavation, and patience, as crystals must be removed without damage from narrow clefts in hard rock. This combination of outstanding crystal quality, precise locality documentation, and the skill and risk involved in recovery gives Mont Blanc quartz exceptional collector appeal.
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Updated 5/14/2026
