{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-cluster-from-mt-blanc-130tf2604","title":"Smoky Quartz Cluster from Mt. Blanc TF2604","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmoky Quartz Cluster from Mt. Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 3x3x2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Weight: 277 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nLocality: Talefre Glacier, Mont Blanc, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great smoky quartz cluster from Mt. Blanc. It features several well-formed smoky crystals growing throughout the host stone of the mountain. It is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimens 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51365621891288,"sku":"130TF2604","price":148.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/files\/TF2604.png?v=1769811045","url":"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/products\/smoky-quartz-cluster-from-mt-blanc-130tf2604","provider":"Little Lemuria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}