Detailed information
Species
Fluorapophyllite-(K)
Dimensions
36 x 23 x 18
mm
Weight
4 g
Locality
St. Andreasberg Harz, Lower Saxony Germany
Condition
No recorded repairs
Formerly Apophyllite, but now redefined as Fluorapophyllite-(K), the large, glossy, pink tinted crystals from St. Andreasberg found during the 19th century are a renowned European classic. Yes, India has produced bigger Apophyllite crystals but these, which mostly came from the Samson mine, will always be cherished classics. At miniature size, this piece is exceptionally well-balanced, with remarkably intact doubly-terminated glassy crystals reaching over 1.6 cm in length. Ex Martin and Michael Günther (1951-2007 & 1956-2021) Collection.