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Fluorite with Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

 
Fluorite with Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

Fluorite with Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

Fluorite with Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 25847
Mineral:Fluorite with Celestine
Locality:Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio
Description:Limestone matrix with a shallow cavity completely coated with golden fluorite crystals up to 8 mm and colorless, elongated celestine (celestite) crystals up to 15 mm. The fluorite fluoresces white under UV illumination. No damage. Bottom is sawn flat. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #121
Overall Size:15x10x6 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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