Fluorite (fine gem quality crystals)

Item Description

A classic example of the famous Naica Fluorites. This small cabinet specimen hosts a group of GEM QUALITY, colorless cubic crystals with slight dodecahedral modifications on the edges measuring up to 3.4 cm, with minor associated Quartz, Calcite and sulfides on the back. The Fluorites are so transparent, that you can see right through to the center, where the sulfide minerals are positioned. While the majority of the Fluorites are colorless, a faint green hue can be seen around the center of the group. No major damage on the front/display side. The piece was very difficult to photograph/video, so take my word for when I say that it looks better in person. Valued at $1,400. From the collection of Kurt Hefendehl (#234 MX), 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.