St. Gotthard Massif
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.
What minerals are found at St. Gotthard Massif?
Minerals from St. Gotthard Massif include Kyanite, Staurolite, Smoky Quartz.
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.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.