Alpine Treasures 47

 

The rather large and thick gwindel is accompanied by several smoky quartz side-crystals, all of which display the same high quality and dark brown color as the gwindel itself. The condition is extremely fine. Even the underside, where the piece detached from the rock, is completely crystallized. Some of the crystal faces appear somewhat whitish which adds a feeling like the specimen was frosted. Most crystal faces however are brilliantly lustrous and grant the look inside the transparent smoky quartz interior. A splendid specimen from this famous locale!