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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 22616
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain
Description:Rounded formation of translucent, yellow fluorite crystals up to 10 mm with partial overgrowth of with brownish calcite crystals up to 12 mm. The fluorite fluoresces bright white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:7x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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