KERMESITE

Neue Hoffnung Gottes Mine, Braunsdorf, Freiberg District, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Status

Sold

Size

4.9 x 3.4 x 2.8 cm (Small Cabinet)

Description

A rich Kermesite specimen on Quartz matrix from the well known Neue Hoffnung Gottes Mine, in Germany. The Kermesite has a highly fibrous habit investing a large area of the spiky Quartz matrix. The Kermesite is a deep wine red with silky lustre forming plume-like sprays to 3mm in length. A rich example for this location probably dating from 1800s; it is very difficult to find specimens this good from Saxony. A great German classic.

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Owner

Kristalle and Crystal Classics