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Fluorite with Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Fluorite with Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Fluorite with Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 36168
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Transparent green fluorite crystal 25 mm across with colorless calcite crystals up to 3 mm on the top. The fluorite has complex cubo-octahedral faces visible throughout (hard to photograph - must be seen in person). The calcite fluoresces under UV.
Overall Size:4x2.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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