Halite from Heringen Mine, Hesse, Germany - image 1
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Halite from Heringen Mine, Hesse, Germany

Vivid purple, lavender and deep blue coloration with layered internal zoning, and stepped growth surfaces that glow when backlit. Translucent double terminated cubic crystal.

Purchased from Mineralogical Research Co at the now-defunct San Francisco Mineral Show in 2019.

Product details

SpeciesHalite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions1.9 x 4.0 x 1.0 cm
Added on09/30/2026
LocalityGermany, Hesse, Hersfeld-Rotenburg District,
RepairsNone
Current owner
Kim & Dona Niederman Collection
Kim & Dona Niederman Collection
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Acquired
Aug 2019

Owner’s note

Purchased from Mineralogical Research Co at the now-defunct San Francisco Mineral Show.

1 for sale·Member since 2025

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Halite
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sharp cubic crystals with hopper forms, from colorless ice to pinks and purples; prized for look, color variety, and brine-lake localities.