Quartz ("Faden") (good quality)

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 specimen shows the classic "Faden" (German word for string) form that are well known from this locality. The piece exhibits a notable "Faden" that runs through the centers of the sharp, lustrous, colorless, GEM/gemmy, parallel growth Quartz crystals creating this beautiful display specimen. The overall quality of the crystals on the Quartz is VERY good for the material, and it's nearly a complete "floater", as I can only see one tiny point of attachment near the base. It 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. Please note that the piece is contacted on both ends. Enjoy.