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Fluorite with Calcite from Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain

 
Fluorite with Calcite from Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Calcite from Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 15077
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain
Description:Elongated cluster of translucent, yellow fluorite crystals that fluoresce blue-white under UV illumination. Perched in the center of the cluster is a colorless calcite crystal. The fluorites are quite gemmy. Ex. A. Fernandez collection
Overall Size:6x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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