Quartz (faden)

Tole, Waziristan, NWFP, Pakistan
Miniature, 4.0 x 2.3 x 0.8 cm
Start Time: 02/02/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/09/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Quartz is beloved for it thousands of habits found around the world. Some of the most distinctive Quartz specimens found in Alpine deposits are the attractive "Faden" crystal groups. This crystal group exhibits the classic "Faden" (German word for string) form that is well known from this area. The piece a fairly notable "Faden" that runs across the superb, sharp, lustrous, GEM quality, colorless crystals that create this attractive crytal group. The overall quality of the Quartz crystals on this specimen is very fine. You can display this piece from either side, and would rival many superb true Alpine "Fadens" for size, quality and displayability. These Pakistani pieces seemed to have dried up in recent years, and I personally think they are highly underappreciated for what they are. Enjoy.

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