One of the juiciest and craziest Berbes Fluorite we’ve seen! The distinctive, sharp magenta purple and blue zonings are phenomenal- especially since blue zonings are not commonly seen in fluorites from Berbes. Acquiring a sizeable Berbes with minimal damage is no easy feat, let alone one with such amazing zonings and saturated colours.
Locality: Berbes Mine, Asturias, Spain
Measures: Approx. 12.5 x 6 x 7cm
One of the best-known Spanish fluorite locality, the Berbes mining area near Ribadesella, Asturias, has been a favourite of Spanish fluorite collectors for producing glassy specimens with striking coloured zonings, often appearing in beautiful shades of purple, violet and lilac, and in some rare examples, pink or blue, alongside contrasting white barite, quartz or calcite.
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Despite most Llamas Quarry finds being on the smaller side, usually with just one or two fluorite crystals, this specimen is generously and fully covered with the characteristic bevelled edged, tabular crystals Llamas Quarry is known for. Despite its quantity, the quality holds fast— most of the crystals are clear, glassy and lustrous, some with beautiful zonings. Some of the crystals even grow together to form a shape resembling a heart. Under different lighting, the specimen appears to be soft plum pink to violet purple colours.
Locality: Llamas Quarry, Duyos, Spain
Measures: Approx. 5.9 x 3.5cm
An excellent example of how the best Berbes can be. Soft pink hues, accentuated by sharper pink and gentle blue zonings— both colours rarely found in specimens from this locality. With glassy faces that are so clear, one can easily see the gorgeous, snow-white Barite blades underneath the bevelled crystals.
Locality: Berbes Mine, Asturias, Spain
Measures: Approx. 10.2 x 5.7cm
A gorgeous specimen from the Llamas Quarry, with the biggest crystal being a water-clear, tabular fluorite with a slightly bluish-violet tinge. There are also several other smaller crystals, some cubic, but with the same exceptional clarity, growing aesthetically alongside the focal one.
Locality: Llamas Quarry, Duyos, Spain
Measures: Approx. 3.6 x 3.2cm
A big, single crystal from the Jalingo Mine with juicy grape purple colour and thick green zonings- an unexpected yet unique contrast. Completely glassy with remarkable clarity, especially for its size! Light passes through easily, brightening up the entire fluorite when held near a light source.
Locality: Jalingo Mine, Nigeria
Measures: Approx. 8.8 x 5.6cm
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