Fluorite
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Purple octahedrons are well-known from Grant County, but this Catron County fluorite is definitely not purple but PINK, the "prize" color for fluorite. In fact, it would be easy to mistake it for an Alpine thumber 2.6 x 1.4 x 1.4cm
Product details
SpeciesFluorite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Catron County
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.Regional guide
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