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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 17766
Mineral:Fluorite with Dolomite
Locality:Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain
Description:Flat plate of golden yellow fluorite crystals up to 12 mm with minor white dolomite crystals up to 1.5 mm on top. The fluorite crystals are exceptionally lustrous and translucent. Back side has 1 cm calcite crystals (fluorescent under UV illumination). Ex. A. Fernandez collection
Overall Size:11x8x3 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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