Detailed information
Species
Fluorite
Dimensions
51 x 78 x 32
mm
Locality
Halsbrücke Freiberg District, Erzgebirge Saxony, Germany
Condition
No recorded repairs
The Halsbrücke lead-zinc-silver mining area in Saxony, Germany, has produced a superb suite of specimens and this truly splendid golden-yellow Fluorite is no exception. A light grey Calcite matrix is richly coated with arresting golden-syrup, acidic yellow cubic Fluorite crystals averaging around 5 to 7 mm on edge. These vary between gemmy-transparent and semi-transparent, with brilliant glassy reflective faces. Some of the crystals are sparsely dusted with micro-botryoidal hemispheres, possibly of Siderite or one of the sulphides found at this locality. A stunning Fluorite of show stopping appearance.