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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 17788
Mineral:Fluorite with Barite
Locality:Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain
Description:Golden yellow fluorite crystals up to 12 mm with minor white barite crystals up to 9 mm on the top/back. The fluorite crystals are exceptionally lustrous and translucent - one of the best available. The fluorite fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV. Ex. A. Fernandez collection
Overall Size:5x5x5 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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