{"title":"Switzerland","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDiscover an outstanding collection of mineral specimens from Switzerland, widely regarded as the birthplace of mineralogy as a modern science and one of the most historically significant alpine mineral localities in the world. Swiss specimens are celebrated for their exceptional clarity, sharp crystal formation and the dramatic high-altitude conditions in which they form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe legendary \u003cstrong\u003eZermatt\u003c\/strong\u003e region and surrounding alpine clefts have produced superb specimens of \u003cstrong\u003eepidote\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003echlorite-included quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eadularia\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for their transparency and aesthetic alpine habit. The \u003cstrong\u003eBinntal\u003c\/strong\u003e valley is world-famous for its unusually rich mineral diversity, yielding rare species such as \u003cstrong\u003eanatase\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etitanite\u003c\/strong\u003e and the type-locality mineral \u003cstrong\u003ebinnite\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside fine \u003cstrong\u003edolomite\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erealgar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis collection also includes classic Swiss \u003cstrong\u003esmoky quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"\u003cstrong\u003eRauchquarz\u003c\/strong\u003e\"), gwindel formations, and rare alpine-cleft minerals collected from remote high-mountain pockets, often accessible only through difficult and dangerous fieldwork by specialized \"strahler\" (Swiss crystal hunters) following centuries-old traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSwiss minerals are especially valued for their crystalline perfection and the romantic, adventurous history behind their extraction, deeply tied to Switzerland's alpine culture and its foundational role in the development of crystallography and mineral science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom the icy peaks surrounding Zermatt to the mineral-rich clefts of Binntal, Switzerland remains one of the most prestigious and historically important sources of classic alpine minerals for collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lz-aragonite-svizzera-0","title":"ARAGONITE – Botryoidal Alpine White mineral from Switzerland – New Find","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare alpine Aragonite specimen from the Lucomagno Gorge, Grisons, Switzerland. The piece shows botryoidal and mammillary growth with white and yellow coloration, typical of carbonate precipitation in alpine environments. Well-formed and highly aesthetic specimen with strong collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"754\" data-start=\"739\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 × 29 × 17 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"771\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.52 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"791\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucomagno Gorge, Grisons, Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44316656664685,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/AGC_20240616_190950089.webp?v=1772304661"},{"product_id":"lz-smoky-quartz-0","title":"SMOKY QUARTZ – Aesthetic Crystal from Swiss Alps – Dark Smoky Variety","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Smoky Quartz crystal specimen from Val Giuv, Tujetsch, Surselva, Grisons, Switzerland. The piece shows well-formed quartz crystals with strong clarity of faces and an intense natural smoky coloration. Highly aesthetic alpine quartz specimen appreciated by collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 × 28 × 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Val Giuv, Tujetsch, Surselva, Grisons, Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44324200218733,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/AGC_20240614_162043314.webp?v=1772574332"},{"product_id":"lz-quartz-chlorite-switzerland-0","title":"QUARTZ with CHLORITE  – Alpine Crystal with CLAY INCLUSIONS from Switzerland","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Quartz crystal with green Chlorite and clay inclusions from Val Russein, Disentis, Surselva, Grisons, Switzerland. The specimen shows well-formed crystal faces with natural internal inclusions and a light smoky tone. Highly aesthetic alpine quartz with unique mineral inclusions.\u003cbr data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"768\" data-start=\"751\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"784\" data-start=\"769\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"784\" data-start=\"769\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 × 19 × 17 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"801\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.59 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"821\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Val Gronda da Cavrein, Val Russein, Disentis, Surselva, Grisons, Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44324395810925,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/AGC_20240613_200243340.webp?v=1772578658"},{"product_id":"lz-faden-quartz-switzerland-0","title":"FADEN QUARTZ – Alpine Transparent Scepter Crystal from Switzerland","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Faden Quartz crystal from the Bedretto Valley, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland. The specimen shows excellent transparency with well-defined crystal faces and the characteristic internal Faden growth structure. Highly aesthetic alpine quartz valued by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 × 25 × 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.85 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bedretto Valley, Leventina, Canton Ticino, Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44328197783661,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/imgi_219_AGC_20240615_182119802.jpg?v=1772657538"},{"product_id":"lz-epidote-quartz-switzerland-0","title":"EPIDOTE on QUARTZ – Green Alpine Crystal from Switzerland","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Quartz crystal with green Epidote crystals from Cavrein, Val Russein, Disentis, Surselva, Grisons, Switzerland. The specimen shows well-formed quartz surfaces with vivid green Epidote inclusions and a light smoky tone. Highly aesthetic alpine association valued by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 × 76 × 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84.67 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Val Gronda da Cavrein, Val Russein, Disentis, Surselva, Grisons, Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44328207286381,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/imgi_245_AGC_20240615_192855653.jpg?v=1772658010"},{"product_id":"fa15-quarzo-gwindel-svizzera","title":"SMOKY QUARTZ – Alpine Cluster with Twisted Gwindel Crystal, Switzerland","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNatural Smoky Quartz cluster from the Furka Pass area, Valais, Switzerland, featuring regular prismatic crystals alongside a small, gently curved gwindel — one of the rarest and most sought-after quartz growth forms in the world. 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