Gwindel Quartz Crystal (Gwindel) Quartz Crystal – Collector Crystal- 79 g - (1)

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Gwindel quartz crystal specimen from Skardu, Pakistan, weighing 79 g, natural and untreated, with the distinctive twisted gwindle growth and transparent colorless crystal faces.

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Description from the seller

This specimen features a natural Gwinder (Gwindel) quartz crystal, a rare and unusual growth form of quartz where the crystal develops in a slightly twisted, curved structure due to unique geological growth conditions.

The crystal displays excellent transparency with a colorless appearance, allowing the intricate internal crystal structure to be clearly visible. The distinctive stacked and slightly rotated crystal faces are characteristic of gwindel quartz formation.

Gwindel quartz specimens are highly valued by mineral collectors because of their rare growth habit and sculptural crystal structure, which differs significantly from typical quartz crystals.

The specimen also shows well-developed crystal faces with natural geometric patterns, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.

The piece is natural and untreated, preserved in its original mineral condition.

Please review the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Weight : 79 gr
Size : 78 x 45 x 19 mm

Seller's Story

Circle Seven Jewels | Purifying Souls I specialize in natural gemstones, crystals, and mineral specimens, carefully sourced from trusted locations around the world—including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar, and Africa. Many of my finest pieces come directly from my family’s private mine in Afghanistan, originally established by my father. This legacy gives me access to exceptional and high-quality mineral formations that are rarely available on the open market. My collection includes authentic Kunzite, Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine, Spessartine, Peridot, and other rare minerals, each hand-selected with geological knowledge, experience, and passion. As an active participant in international gem and mineral exhibitions across Europe, the United States, Japan, and China, I am committed to offering collectors and enthusiasts only genuine, ethically sourced natural specimens. Every listing is prepared with transparency, accuracy, and professional care to ensure the highest standards of authenticity and complete buyer satisfaction.

This specimen features a natural Gwinder (Gwindel) quartz crystal, a rare and unusual growth form of quartz where the crystal develops in a slightly twisted, curved structure due to unique geological growth conditions.

The crystal displays excellent transparency with a colorless appearance, allowing the intricate internal crystal structure to be clearly visible. The distinctive stacked and slightly rotated crystal faces are characteristic of gwindel quartz formation.

Gwindel quartz specimens are highly valued by mineral collectors because of their rare growth habit and sculptural crystal structure, which differs significantly from typical quartz crystals.

The specimen also shows well-developed crystal faces with natural geometric patterns, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.

The piece is natural and untreated, preserved in its original mineral condition.

Please review the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Weight : 79 gr
Size : 78 x 45 x 19 mm

Seller's Story

Circle Seven Jewels | Purifying Souls I specialize in natural gemstones, crystals, and mineral specimens, carefully sourced from trusted locations around the world—including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar, and Africa. Many of my finest pieces come directly from my family’s private mine in Afghanistan, originally established by my father. This legacy gives me access to exceptional and high-quality mineral formations that are rarely available on the open market. My collection includes authentic Kunzite, Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine, Spessartine, Peridot, and other rare minerals, each hand-selected with geological knowledge, experience, and passion. As an active participant in international gem and mineral exhibitions across Europe, the United States, Japan, and China, I am committed to offering collectors and enthusiasts only genuine, ethically sourced natural specimens. Every listing is prepared with transparency, accuracy, and professional care to ensure the highest standards of authenticity and complete buyer satisfaction.

Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Gwindel Quartz Crystal (Gwindel) Quartz Crystal – Collector
Mineral form
Crystal
Weight
79 g
Origin (region/city)
Skardu
Country of origin
Pakistan
The NetherlandsVerified
390
Objects sold
92.66%
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