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Fluorite, Zinnwaldite, Microcline, Hyalite from Erongo Mountains, Namibia

 
Fluorite, Zinnwaldite, Microcline, Hyalite from Erongo Mountains, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite, Zinnwaldite, Microcline, Hyalite from Erongo Mountains, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 19796
Mineral:Fluorite, Zinnwaldite, Microcline, Hyalite
Locality:Erongo Mountains, Namibia
Description:Mixture of many minerals: translucent, green, cubic fluorite crystals up to 5 mm; White microcline crystals up to 30 mm; rosettes up to 1.5 mm diameter of greenish zinnwaldite; and colorless hyalite opal (fluoresces bright green under UV illumination).
Overall Size:3x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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