Quartz

Quartz : SiO₂

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Locality: Göscheneralp, Göschenen Valley, Uri, Switzerland

Sculptural formation of three intersecting quartz crystals with minor coating of green chlorite. The quartz crystals are elongated, tapering shape. Slight damage. The cluster stands upright nicely without additional support. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970). Overall size of mineral specimen: 13x8x5 cm. Size of individual crystals: 8-13 cm.

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Quartz

Quartz : SiO2

Quartz : SiO₂