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Fluorite

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Two sharp, translucent, bottle-green fluorite octahedrons with purple cores are aesthetically set on starkly contrasting matrix on this excellent specimen from recent Chinese finds. The octahedra, to 2.3 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm, are pristine and have lustrous, lightly frosted faces. Ex. Jack Halpern Collection # 3763, a noted San Francisco collector.

Product details

SpeciesFluorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.7 x 5.4 x 3.3 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 Fengjiashan Mine
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