Frohnau Fluorite with Frenkel defect

RM1,500

A bright, amber yellow German corner with layers of golden yellow and blue zonings, as well as a very prominent Frenkel defect. The entire fluorite crystal is glassy and highly lustrous. Not a common quality from this locality.

Locality: Frohnau, Saxony, Germany
Measures: Approx. 3.7 x 3.4cm

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Frohnau, Saxony, Germany

The historic Erzgebirgskreis mining district is known for its varied and distinctive fluorites, with crystals occurring in colours ranging from yellow and violet to nearly black, with coloured zonings or phantom growths particularly characteristic of the area. Its long mining history and diversity of fluorite habits make Frohnau a classic German locality for collectors.

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Frohnau Fluorite with Frenkel defect

RM1,500

Available