{"product_id":"alpine-fluorite-weisseck-lungau-austria-1","title":"Alpine Fluorite - Weisseck, Lungau, Austria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally aesthetic Fluorite specimen from the legendary Gipfelkluft of Weißeck, distinguished by its deep violet colour, superb crystal development and a fascinating surprise on its reverse side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumerous sharply defined, beautifully formed Fluorite crystals are arranged in a wonderfully harmonious composition, displaying rich, intense shades of dark violet. Particularly appealing are the occasional twinned crystals, adding mineralogical interest and remarkable three-dimensional character to this elegant specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe real surprise, however, is revealed when the specimen is turned around. Its reverse side features exceptionally lustrous, beautifully transparent Fluorite crystals, whose brilliant crystal faces reflect the light with remarkable intensity. The captivating contrast between the rich violet front and the crystalline transparency of the reverse makes this an unusually versatile display specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 2,711 metres, Weißeck is the highest peak of the Radstädter Tauern and home to one of Europe’s most important alpine Fluorite localities. The famous Gipfelkluft lies at approximately 2,670 metres, steeply below the summit and accessible only under demanding alpine conditions. For decades, this remarkable locality has yielded extraordinary Fluorites, often characterised by multiple generations of crystal growth and an impressive variety of colour zoning, sometimes resembling delicate pastel rainbows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTectonic stresses and natural weathering have shaped many of these crystals, making beautifully preserved crystal faces far from common. The excellent crystal quality of this particular specimen is therefore especially noteworthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive, attractive-on-both-sides Weißeck Fluorite, combining intense colour, fascinating twinning and unexpected transparency – a wonderful addition to any sophisticated Fluorite collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional crystal healing, violet Fluorite is associated with intuition, mental clarity and inner balance. It is symbolically regarded as a stone of concentration and spiritual development. These traditional associations are not scientifically established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 × 6 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gipfelkluft, Weißeck, Radstädter Tauern, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"weloveminerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57804532515156,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/2291\/1572\/files\/IMG_7290-Photoroom.png?v=1792702462","url":"https:\/\/weloveminerals.de\/products\/alpine-fluorite-weisseck-lungau-austria-1","provider":"weloveminerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}