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Fluorite

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Gorgeous fluorites featuring large, zoned purple and green octahedra with a later generation of bright green octahedra. The larger purple/green octahedra in the earlier generation measure up to 5 cm tip to tip, and the bright green ones to about 2.5 cm. Some of the bright green ones even have nailhead calcites on their surface, a third generation of crystal growth in the pocket. 15.0 x 11.4 x 7.2 cm

Product details

SpeciesFluorite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions15.0 x 11.4 x 7.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
Learn about Fluorite
calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.
Regional guide
Fluorite from Xianghualing Mine
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