Chalcanthite (rare locality specimen)

Item Description

This is the first specimen of Chalcanthite that we've seen from this locality. It likely formed as a result of the post-mining process. Small, somewhat striated/fibrous groups of pastel blue Chalcanthite have formed in small spaces between the matrix, which almost resembles open pages of a book. A really interesting and esoteric locality specimen that would make a great addition to any Germany mineral suite. From the collection of Kurt Hefendehl (#233 D), 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 over the next two to three years through our various platforms.