Fluorite (''ice'' crystals)

Item Description

A beautiful and classic example of the famous "ice" Fluorite crystals from Dalnegorsk. The colorless quality of these Fluorites is actually a indicator of their chemical purity, as most Fluorites in nature get their color from impurities. These colorless crystals from Dalnegorsk are likely the most well-known examples of colorless Fluorite from any world locality. This piece hosts several excellent, very sharp, lustrous, gemmy cubes measuring up to 2.3 cm on edge associated with beautiful white "sprays" of Calcite and prismatic Quartz crystals on grey rock matrix. The Calcite "sprays" were only found in a single pocket to the best of my knowledge, and they truly look different from any other Calcites I've seen from Dalnegorsk. A wonderful and fine quality example of this elusive and eye-catching material. Priced in the inventory at $1,800. From the collection of Kurt Hefendehl (#28 R), 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. Priced at $1,800 in our inventory.