Mont Blanc
The Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps is a classic Alpine-cleft locality famed for pink fluorite and smoky quartz.
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What it is known for
High-altitude fissures in the Mont Blanc granite yield octahedral pink-to-rose fluorite and smoky quartz, prized Alpine specimens recovered by mountain crystal hunters.
What collectors look for
Pink fluorite octahedra — especially with smoky quartz — are the signature, with strong demand for sharp, well-coloured pieces.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mont Blanc?
Mont Blanc is a mineral locality in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What minerals are found at Mont Blanc?
Minerals from Mont Blanc include Smoky Quartz, Fluorite.
What is Mont Blanc known for?
The Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps is a classic Alpine-cleft locality famed for pink fluorite and smoky quartz.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.