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Muscovite on Fluorite ex. Soltau Collection viewBack to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Feb 18

Davib East farm, Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia
  • Starting Time:2/1/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:2/18/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:14.2 x 9.8 x 4.8 cm
  • Size Description:CABINET

Description:An unusual combination of yellow muscovite crystals, in sharp hexagonal blades, perched upon dark green, etched cubic fluorite. The fluorite is in some cases cuboctohedral, modified on its corners. The fluorite is itself in a cluster around a core of slender schorl crystals , some of which can be seen around the periphery. From the noted Erongo specialty collection of Heini Soltau. This is a large cabinet piece of this style!