Detailed information
Species
Fluorite, Chalcopyrite
Dimensions
163 x 180 x 78
mm
Weight
2344 g
Locality
Beihilfe Mine Halsbrücke, Freiberg District Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Condition
No recorded repairs
Orange, or at least orange of this particular shade is an usual colour for Fluorite crystals. Beihilfe mine in the Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany is well-known for spectacular crystals of Fluorite, many of which are beautifully colour-zoned and often extremely glassy. This exceptionally large display specimen is not thin, but thin enough that light transmits through it to produce a stunning fiery orange glow. Sparse small Chalcopyrite crystals are dotted over a few of the Fluorite crystals, but it is really the Fluorite on its own that sells this piece, and with crystals to over 5.5 cm on edge these are a pretty impressive size too. With strong backlighting this specimen will provide an amazing display.