Mountain crystal on calcite
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Documented Find

Mountain crystal on calcite

This clear rock crystal is embedded in beautiful, glossy calcite. The combination of quartz and lightly orange calcite gives this crystal a wonderful character. A real gem from Piz Beverin.

CHF 45.– Available

Provenance Details

Discovery Location

Piz Beverin, Canton of Graubünden

Year Found

2024

Elevation

1900 m

Geology

Slate

Dimensions & Weight

6.5x5x4.5 cm · 90 g

Discovery Video

Watch how this crystal was discovered:

Watch discovery video on Instagram Documented find – from the mountain to you

The Story of This Crystal

This rock crystal comes from a pocket that had just been freshly exposed by a landslide. A faint glitter among the black shale scree of Piz Beverin revealed the crystals to us, some of which we simply had to pick up. Check out the linked video for more insights.