Fluorite on Quartz, Yaogangxian Mine, Yaogangxian W-Sn ore field, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, China - Yaogangxian Mine, China

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specimen
Details
ColorsGrey
SizeMedium
Dimensions8.3 x 4.4 x 3.9 cm
Species
Description
A unique combination piece with a transparent purple fluorite cube perched atop a terminated tower of lustrous quartz that is also partially coated by a layer of tiny, sparkling purple fluorite. This is an attractive piece with a strong sculptural quality. The fluorite also fluoresces bright blue under long wave UV light.
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