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Fluorite, Sphalerite

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A cluster of wonderful purple fluorite cubes piled on a matrix of massive sphalerite, from the Elmwood Mine. The crystals measure to 1.7 cm; there are contacts only around the periphery. The crystals have fine transparency and pretty, silky faces. You can see some small red sphalerites sprinkled here and there. The matrix is massive sphalerite.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 5.7 x 3.5 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 Elmwood Mine
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