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Fluorite with Quartz, Chlorite, Muscovite

Fluorite with Quartz, Chlorite, Muscovite

SpeciesSize

Fluorite, Quartz, Chlorite, MuscoviteMiniature

Comments

Details

ColorsGrey

Origin

level 0, Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal

SizeMiniature

Dimensions4.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm

Species

Flr

Chl

Description

Translucent non-lustrous crystals of fluorite to 1.3 cm in size on matrix with crystallized quartz, chlorite, and muscovite. In great condition all around. A nice miniature for the species from this classic locality. Collected in 2014. This is fluorescent purple under longwave ultraviolet light.

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Weinrich Minerals

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Fluorite with Quartz, Chlorite, Muscovite

SpeciesSize

Fluorite, Quartz, Chlorite, MuscoviteMiniature

Comments

Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.

Unknown owner

Purchase

Weinrich Minerals