Fluorite w/ Barite (rare old classic) both fluorescent

Item Description

An outstanding, rare and aesthetic large fluorite and barite combination specimen from the famed Erzgebirge. Stacked, interpenetrating cubes of lustrous and translucent, olive-green, fluorite crystals to 3.5 cm comprise this sculptural piece. Preferential coatings of two generations of barite (tan-larger and colorless-smaller) and rust-red hematite REALLY add panache to this striking and dramatic piece. Essentially pristine, with only trivial periphery wear and a couple of gently bruised barite blades. The matrix is granite and there is a narrow quartz dike running through it. Possibly from the Marienberg District. Uncommonly rare in this combination quality. Undoubtably old-time, but no proof. SUPREME rich purple fluorescence on the fluorite (compares or exceeds the best from England) and gold fluorescence on the barite. Valued at $1500 and well worth it. 1628 grams or 3.6 pounds.