Smoky Quartz with Bissolite - Miage Glacier, Italy DS415 golden quartz including purple

including purple

The unique geological conditions in the region have given rise to calcite formations that exhibit intricate twinning patterns and stunning optical properties when exposed to light

Pyrite is enjoyed by many because of its lustrous gold sheen

producing the cat's eye-like appearance

The green color of chrysoprase is attributed to the presence of nickel impurities within the mineral

Smoky Quartz with Bissolite - Miage Glacier, Italy DS415 golden quartz including purpleSmoky Quartz with Bissolite Approx. Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 4. 5 inches Acrylic Base Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 0. 75 inches Approx. Weight: 370 grams Locality: Miage Glacier, Val Veny, Courmayer, Aosta, Italy This piece sits on a custom milled acrylic base to securely hold the specimen, as shown in the photos. A large and very lustrous smoky quartz crystal is the focal point of this interesting specimen from Miage Glacier, Italy. It has a green chlorite