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Only very few localities in the alps have yielded deeply red fluorite crystals, and the Frunthorn in Valser valley is one of them. This is a stunning miniature from this comparatively small locality. A predominant 25 mm wide crystal is well crystallized all around and perched on a greyish schist matrix. Real colour for any alpine collection!

 

Fluorite crystals to 4.5 cm on edge in a very attractive cluster!. Note the beautiful phantoms inside! A few cleaved corners are predent, but the main crystal in the centre is in great condition.

 

What a major classic alpine specimen! This piece comes from the Gotthardtunnel, dug in the 1970s of last century. A composite cluster of large fluorite octahedrons to 5.0 cm across is resting on a floater matrix of chlorite included fluorites. Associated minerals are quartz (on back side) and a fine cluster of green apophyllites perched on top right side. The entire specimen is actually a complete floater and has no points of attachment or contact. the colour of the fluorites is quite unusual and more on the yellowish/orange side than one would expect from a swiss locality. Note how well the back side is crystallized also! Probably the best specimen recovered from this pocket and indeed an alpine masterpiece!

 

What a striking colour combination! Emerald green fluorite on yellow stilbite! Only very few specimens like this have been recovered in the 1980s, and nothing even close has been found ever since!

 

This is a large plate featuring several pink fluorites on granite matrix from the famous Rufibach pocket. All crystals are in perfect condition and have a very bright and deep pink colour! Note the typical bevelled tips and edges of the crystals. They actually show cubic, octahedral and rhombohedral faces. As another distinct feature, the outline of the crystals is purple and adds some more beauty and interest. great cabinet sized sample from this important alpine find!

 

Stacked fluorite cubes of deep purple colour. No damage. A little barite is attached at the side.

 

Wonderful combination of pink fluorite and smoky quartz on granite matrix. No damage.

 

Beautiful pink fluorite crystals on smoky quartz.

 

Beautiful group of fluorite crystals on granite matrix.

 

WOW!!! What a gorgeous fluorite crystal perched on white adularia crystals! Small clear quartz crystals complete the combination. The fluorite measures 5.1 cm across and features truly outstanding colour and luster! This is one of the very best fluorite crystals i have ever seen from the Gotthard tunnel!

 

Wonderful alien eye fluorites on matrix.

 

Fantastic alien eye fluorite from Erongo mountains!