Fluorite and Barite - Beihilfe Mine, Germany
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Fluorite and Barite
Creighton Beery
OwnerCreighton BeeryView collection
Description

Fluorite from Beihilfe, Germany, is exceedingly rare. Most specimens were mined during the post-WW2 era when Eastern Germany was part of the Soviet Bloc. As a result, Western collectors didn’t see these dazzling pieces until after the Berlin Wall fell in 1989—a story similar to Russian fluorites from Dal’negorsk. The scarcity of show-stopping German fluorites has been attributed to factors like mishandling, scarcity, and they are known to color fade when exposed to UV light. This factor is the driving force in finding a stunning example since many pieces have lost the vibrant color that the mine is known for.


This piece stands out for its intense and unusual color zoning, deviating from the typical blue Beihilfe palette. It transitions from deep purple to bright yellow, then milky white, and finally a darker blue—reminiscent of fluorites from England’s Rotherhope Mine, another classic European fluorite locality. The main crystal, 8 cm on edge, is razor-sharp with a wet, glassy luster akin to the best from Illinois. Unlike many Beihilfe specimens, which are often twinned, this one features a textbook cubic form. Remarkably, it is pristine, with no edge wear or damaged corners, and is accented by a charming barite crystal perched on top.


Details
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.0 x 11.0 x 8.0 cm
Species
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DateOwnerPriceNote
2025/07Creighton Beery
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Origin
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