Yoan Beckaert

Minerals Auction (A Collector’s Journey into Natural Wonders)

Impressively large and heavy specimen of stepped-grown fluorite from the well-known Balochistan region in Pakistan. This museum-worthy piece weighs no less than 1816 grams and displays a fascinating, complex geometry. The crystals have the characteristic cubic structure with perfectly defined, repeating stepped patterns (also known as 'stepped growth' or 'skeletal growth'). The color ranges subtly from transparent gray to soft violet and purple hues, depending on the light incidence. A stunning visual spectacle and an absolute centerpiece for the serious mineral collector.
Indoors the fluorite cluster is darker in color. See photos.

Indrukwekkend groot en zwaar exemplaar van trapvormig gegroeid fluoriet uit de bekende regio Balochistan in Pakistan. Dit museumwaardige stuk weegt maar liefst 1816 gram en toont een fascinerende, complexe geometrie.De kristallen hebben de karakteristieke kubische structuur met perfect gedefinieerde, herhalende trapvormige patronen (ook wel 'stepped growth' of 'skeletgroei' genoemd). De kleur varieert subtiel van transparant grijs tot zachte violette en paarse tinten, afhankelijk van de lichtinval. Een prachtig visueel spektakel en een absolute blikvanger voor de serieuze mineralenverzamelaar.
Binnenshuis is het fluoriet cluster donkerder van kleur. Zie foto’s. 


Our expert provides this estimate to guide you when you’re bidding. It’s based on expected demand and the unique characteristics of the object, like quality, rarity, or ownership history. We can’t guarantee the object will sell, resell or be appraised for this amount.

Step-shaped fluorite cluster Crystal cluster - Height: 17.5 cm - Width: 14 cm- 1.8 kg - (1)

Balochistan, Pakistan

The Netherlands

verified

Verified

Number of objects

Main mineral

Mineral form

Weight

Origin (region/city)

Country of origin

Height

Width

Depth

A single trap-shaped fluorite cluster crystal from Balochistan, Pakistan, weighing 1.816 kg with dimensions 17.5 × 14 × 7.5 cm, featuring a cubic crystal structure with stepped growth and color variation from translucent grey to soft violet, a museum-quality display piece.

Step-shaped fluorite cluster Crystal cluster - Height: 17.5 cm - Width: 14 cm- 1.8 kg - (1)

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Trustpilot 4.4 | 142734 reviews

Share this object with your friends

A single trap-shaped fluorite cluster crystal from Balochistan, Pakistan, weighing 1.816 kg with dimensions 17.5 × 14 × 7.5 cm, featuring a cubic crystal structure with stepped growth and color variation from translucent grey to soft violet, a museum-quality display piece.

Description from the seller

Details

Similar objects