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Gwindel Bonanza!



A108 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Tiefengletscher, Furka, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Size: 6.8 x 6.5 x 2.1 cm
 
This is totally transparent and very brilliant "young-open" gwindel featuring almost closed crystal faces on front and back, whereas both the right and left sides show pointed terminations and open crystal habit. No damage of significance, there is just one small spot of contact on lower left back side. A very showy piece!

CB03 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Galenstock, Furka, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Size: 9.2 x 8.1 x 5.9 cm
 
Ghis is a very fine Gwindel resting on a granite matrix. The colour is just a slight smoky hue, but still it is clearly visible and very pleasing. regular smoky crystals are attached on bith sides. there is one small spot of damage, which is located on the lowest left side of the gwindel, where it touches the smoky quartz next to it. This is, however, not a detraction in context and everything else is in pristine condition.

CB04 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Galenstock, Furka, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Size: 4.4 x 4.1 x 1.3 cm
 
 
 
Very fine smoky Gwindel featuring great colour and transparency! No damage, except the base where it became detached from the mother rock.

CB24 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Val Giuv, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 3.4 x 2.9 x 1.5 cm
 
Pristine closed smoky gwindel with two regular quartzes attached at the base.

CB07 - Gwindel - SOLD
Val Val, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 5.4 x 4.4 x 1.1 cm
 
 
 
The front and back sides of this gwindel are fully closed, some of the side faces also, and other side faces show clearly open structures. Another curiosity of mother nature! Great transparency and no damage.

CB05 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Val Strem, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 5.9 x 5.1 x 3.1 cm
 
Another gwindel sample showing open and closed crystal faces. Very deep smoky colour! One tiny chip on tip of one regular smoky crystal at the right side, otherwise in pristine condition! The bottom side is fully crystallized also.

CB17 - Gwindel - SOLD
Tiefengletscher, Furka, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Size: 6.9 x 6.2 x 2 cm
 
 
 
This is a huge sample of half-closed and half-open crystal habit! The entire crystal is totally transparent and clear throughout. no internal flaws! the very slight chlorite coating on some of the faces appears much stronger on the pictures, it is actually barely visible in person. Small contact faces on botttom and lower back side, but no damage! This is indeed an amazing gwindel, very hard to obtain this quality and size!

CB26 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Val Giuv, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 6.7 x 4.9 x 4.4 cm
 
 
 
This is a top quality smoky gwindel resting on smaller regular smoky crystals. It features amazing colour, transparency and luster. The bottom side is fully crystallized. Tiny chips are present, but they are very small and no detraction. Just a superb piece!

CK14 - Closed Gwindel - SOLD
Gerental, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland
Size: 4.9 x 4 x 1.1 cm
 
 
 
What a hell of a piece! A huge fully closed gwindel in pristine condition! Incredible shape!

CG04 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Val Giuv, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 8 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm
 
 
 
WOW! This gwindel features incredible shape combined with perfect quality! It has all every gwindel collector is dreaming of. The pictures are just snapshots made in my hands, but they say it all. What a freaking killer!

CB27 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Val Giuv, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 7.4 x 6.9 x 2.4 cm
 
 
 
This piece features amazing crystal structures, a mixture of both closed and open crystal habits. The entire piece is a floater and complete all around, ther are just two small spots of contacted quartz crystals which came off. Actually, these spots are not a detraction and fully re-crystallized also. Perched on top is a small closed gwindel. Unique - one of a kind!

CB29 - Smoky Quartz Gwindel - SOLD
Val Giuv, Surselva, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland
Size: 5.3 x 5 x 1.6 cm
 
 
 
WOW! This is a half-closed half-open gwindel of the very best quality one can look for! Ultra-rare shape, flawless transparency and gorgeous twist! It truly sets a standard for the exceedingly rare shape. Just mind-blowing!