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Fluorite from Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain

 
Fluorite from Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 17790
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain
Description:Yellow fluorite crystals up to 12 mm with contrasting white dolomite crystals up to 5 mm scattered on top. No damage. The fluorite crystals are lustrous and translucent - many have pyrite phantoms inclusions. The fluorite fluoresces under UV. Ex. A. Fernandez collection
Overall Size:9x7x6 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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