Fluorite
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Classic, color-zoned, purple fluorite octahedrons to 1.1 cm richly litter the undulating layered matrix of spongy quartz and green fluorite on this fine specimen from the Pine Canyon deposit of New Mexico. The octahedrons are lustrous and very lightly etched/frosted. No damage. Ex. Robert Whitmore Collection # 316 and purchased in 1970 as being from "Catron County." Years ago these were sold as from Catron County to deceive potential claim jumpers. Probably collected by famous field collector, Dick Jones, who worked the Judith Lynn Claim.
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SpeciesFluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 x 6.8 x 3.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Judith Lynn Claim
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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