Mottramite (fine quality)

Item Description

A beautiful flowing coverage of bubbly, velvety, dark olive green to greenish-brown colored Mottramite, sitting on oxidized matrix from the famous Ojuela Mine in Mexico. The color and habit of the Mottramites from this mine are very distinctive, and instantly recognizable. They are also some of the finest quality examples of the species ever found, especially because they formed in larger than average display specimens. The largest "ball" on this specimen measures about 9 mm across, and the display side of the specimen is in great condition, with no major damage I can find. From the 2011 discovery. Valued $1,250.
From the collection of Kurt Hefendehl (#295 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.