St. Gotthard Massif
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The St Gotthard massif in the Swiss Alps is a classic Alpine-cleft region famed for kyanite, smoky quartz, and staurolite.
About St. Gotthard Massifextended article
What it is known for
Gotthard fissures and schists yield sky-blue kyanite, smoky quartz, staurolite, and other Alpine-metamorphic species, a long tradition of Swiss crystal hunting.
What collectors look for
Blue kyanite and fine smoky quartz are the signature Gotthard specimens.
Frequently asked questions
Where is St. Gotthard Massif?
St. Gotthard Massif is a mineral locality in Ticino, Switzerland. It lies at approximately 46.5500°N, 8.5500°E. Elevation is about 2100 m.
What minerals are found at St. Gotthard Massif?
Signature minerals from St. Gotthard Massif include Kyanite, Staurolite, Smoky Quartz. The locality lies in Ticino, Switzerland, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is St. Gotthard Massif known for?
The St Gotthard massif in the Swiss Alps is a classic Alpine-cleft region famed for kyanite, smoky quartz, and staurolite.
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