This gorgeous Purple Halite specimen comes from the legendary Heringen Mine in the Werra Valley, Hesse, Germany, which is one of the world’s most famous localities for vividly colored halite. Purple halite from this locality is highly sought after and becoming increasingly harder to source.

Color & Aesthetics:

*Soft lavender to icy clear zoning

*Natural internal glow when backlit

*Beautiful layered and stepped surfaces

*Subtle cubic structure visible along the edges

Size: Approximately 54 x 50 mm

Locality: Heringen Mine, Werra Valley, Hesse, Germany

(World-famous for its purple halite!)

Important Care Note:

Halite is water-soluble and hygroscopic (absorbs moisture), so it must be stored in a dry environment.