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Fluorite on Quartz from Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain

 
Fluorite on Quartz from Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain

Fluorite on Quartz from Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 17935
Mineral:Fluorite on Quartz
Locality:Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain
Description:Translucent purple fluorite crystals (cubic) on drusy quartz coated matrix. The contrast of the purple fluorite against the quartz matrix is very attractive. Notice one crystal has dodecahedral (110) faces along the edges. Ex. A. Fernandez collection
Overall Size:4.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-2-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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