Crocoite - Callenberg Germany

Size: 5 x 3 x 2 cm

Location: Callenberg - Zwickau - Sachsen - Deutschland

This specimen comes from an old German mineral collection.

Crocoite - Callenberg, Saxony, Germany

This rare crocoite specimen comes from the classic locality of Callenberg in Saxony - a locality that is highly valued among collectors for its small but intensely colored crocoite crystals. Due to the rarity of crocoite outside the famous Tasmanian deposits, specimens from Callenberg are of particular mineralogical and regional interest.

Crystal form and matrix

The crocoite is a bright orange-red with typical acicular to prismatic crystals that stand out in high contrast on the matrix of the parent rock. The crystals are well formed and display a striking luster that lends the piece a lively dynamic.

Color effect and rarity

The intense color of the crocoite is eye-catching - a rich orange tone with a slight red tinge, which almost seems to glow depending on the incidence of light. This strong coloration is characteristic of the Callenberg deposits and makes the specimen particularly attractive for lovers of rare lead-chrome minerals.

Mineralogically significant - regionally rooted

Crocoite from Callenberg is considered a classic German mineral specimen with a museum-like character. Due to the low availability on the market and the geologically limited finding region, every well-preserved piece is a sought-after collector's item - especially in combination with an attractive matrix and intact crystals, as here.

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