Calcite (doubly-terminated) with Fluorite and Dolomite

Item Description

The famous Moscona Mine in Spain has produced a good number of fine quality Fluorite specimens over the years, but there are a few other minerals found at this locality, which are typically seen as accessory associations to the Fluorites, and not necessarily the highlight of the specimen. This piece however showcases the excellent and fairly hard to find Calcites from this well-known mine featuring an 8.6 cm, doubly-terminated scalenohedral crystal group with a light smoky hue and a combination of gently vitreous and slightly matte luster faces in certain areas aesthetically perched atop a matrix coated by light golden colored cubic gemmy Fluorites and some small "saddle"-shaped curved rhombs of pinkish-beige Dolomite. The Calcite group is in very good condition with only minor roughness on the ends, and it's so wonderfully positioned on the specimen. Additionally, the piece sits beautifully on its own without the aid of a base or clay. A dramatic, showy and impactful specimen for a species that is not terribly easy to find such desirable display specimens from this locality. Valued $1,800.
From the collection of Kurt Hefendehl (#36 S), a well-known German collector all over Europe with worldwide contacts to dealers and collectors. He started collecting seriously at the age of 14 and his great and varied worldwide collection reached over 6000 pieces. He was very active mineralogically until shortly before his passing in 2020 at the age of 82. Considering his collection had a large number of pieces, it still had an unusually high standard of quality from most worldwide localities. He particularly specialized in all classics as well as minerals of the Black Forest, where he spent much time collecting. His Black Forest and German subcollections went to his good friend Wolfgang Wendel. We at The Arkenstone have the privilege of offering the remainder of this great worldwide collection through our various platforms.