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Galena, Fluorite

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A rare specimen from the mid-70s at the Mex-Tex Mine. This is a large cluster of highly-modified crystals of light purple fluorite -- with hundreds of stepped microfaces wrapped around what appear to be cuboctahedral forms -- with a large(4-cm), complete crystal of galena placed right in the middle of them. Ex.. A. Martaud Collection.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.4 x 8.4 x 5.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Fluorite
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
Fluorite from Mex-Tex Mine
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