Cuboctahedral Fluorite on Siderite (old classic) ex Larry Krause Coll.

Item Description

A classic, old-time and fine German fluorite specimen. Two glassy, colorless, cuboctahedral fluorite crystals on this 3-dimensional piece have both a preferential overgrowth of a pastel-green mineral (hematite or chlorite) and matte-finish, light rust-red hematite. Several of the crystal faces are water-clear and you can see right into the depths of the crystals. The cubocts rest on a sliver siderite crystals. This historic piece hails from the famous Harz Mountains. Probably around 100 years old or more. Ex Larry Krause Collection. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON. valued $300-400