Fluorapatite with ''Byssolite'' inclusions on Albite

Item Description

A gorgeous "Alpine-type" specimen of Apatite with classic inclusions of "Byssolite", which is incredibly similar to the classic and desirable specimens from the Knappenwand in Austria. This specimen features sharp, well-formed, tabular, hexagonal crystals of VERY GEMMY colorless Fluorapatite which are included with dark green colored fibrous Actinolite (variety: "Byssolite") to create a gorgeous two-tone effect. Additionally, there are several white/colorless prismatic crystals of Apatite which also have "Byssolite" inclusions, creating a very pleasing effect. When the piece is backlit, the color really glows, and this particular shade of green is almost never seen in Apatite, even if it caused from the inclusion of another mineral. The largest Apatite measures 1.7 cm. Very little damage and quite eye-catching person. There are only two places in the world where I've seen crystals of Apatite with these beautiful green "Byssolite" inclusions, Austria and Pakistan, so don't miss out on this eye-catching piece with wonderful color.
From the collection of Kurt Hefendehl (#24 AP), 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.