RARE: Gwindel Smoky Quartz from France, Chlorite dusted, Rare Quartz, Smoky Gwindel Quartz, Chlorite Quartz, Rare Crystal, Rare Mineral

From the "Iris Vault": Read more below! A pristine Smoky Quartz in the rare Gwindel formation, naturally lightly dusted with a coating of Chlorite. The dusting gives it an almost metallic appearance, reflecting light. Internal fractures within along with beautiful clarity allow this crystal to glow from within 😍 This specimen also naturally self-stands due to its cluster base. Just magnificent!! Locality: Talefre, Mt-Blanc, Chamonix, France Crystal ID# DSGQ1 Measures approximately 2 11/16” x 2 2/16” x 1 14/16” Crystal Attributes: *Gwindel, *Double Terminated, multiple *Doorways, Chlorite *Coating, *Cluster base, with minor *Rainbow. *Please reference my FREE Crystal Formation Encyclopedia on IrisUnique.com for more info on these formations. A gwindel (pronounced "gvin-dell") is a very odd growth form whose formation is still not fully understood. In a gwindel the crystal appears to have grown "sideways", roughly parallel to its c-axis, and along an a-axis, to form a platy crystal