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Fluorite, Calcite, Pyrite from Samine Fluorite Mine, Djebel el Hammam, 44 km southwest of Meknes, Morocco

 
Fluorite, Calcite, Pyrite from Samine Fluorite Mine, Djebel el Hammam, 44 km southwest of Meknes, Morocco

Fluorite, Calcite, Pyrite from Samine Fluorite Mine, Djebel el Hammam, 44 km southwest of Meknes, Morocco

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite, Calcite, Pyrite from Samine Fluorite Mine, Djebel el Hammam, 44 km southwest of Meknes, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 19776
Mineral:Fluorite, Calcite, Pyrite
Locality:Samine Fluorite Mine, Djebel el Hammam, 44 km southwest of Meknes, Morocco
Description:Sparkling cluster of colorless quartz and calcite crystals completely coating a translucent green fluorite crystal. One side has iridescent pyrite microcrystals over the quartz. The fluorite on the rear fluoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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