Fluorite (M425)
Fluorite (M425)
Germany
LOCATION
Brandenberg Mine, Todtnau, Lörrach, Freiburg Reg., Baden-Württemberg, Germany
SIZE
81 x 79 x 42 mm
DESCRIPTION
This is a very old classic locality located in Black Forest. The mine was productive until the early 70ties, today all shafts are collapsed, the entrance is flooded and full of mud - around 20 years ago some local field-collectors still enter the old shafts, but I would say since at least 20 years nothing came out from the old shafts. All material is from very old discoveries, there is really nothing on the common market - even when you visit local collections you will not find more than a couple of pieces. This particular specimen is the very best I saw so far - the main crystal is up to 48mm on edges. Along all edges you can see very sharp, darker blue zonings. In the center the color is lighter and what the camera wasn´t able to catch - there is a touch of yellow color in the center of each crystal. This is no backlight photo - the image was done under daylight and shows the piece absolutely natural.
The termination of all crystals is very sharp, the faces are glossy! No significant damages to report, back-side was on the rock.