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Fluoro-richterite (Fluororichterite) from Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada

 
Fluoro-richterite (Fluororichterite) from Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada

Fluoro-richterite (Fluororichterite) from Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluoro-richterite (Fluororichterite) from Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 36197
Mineral:Fluoro-richterite (Fluororichterite)
Locality:Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada
Description:Many black crystals of fluororichterite in white calcite matrix. The matrix fluoresces under UV illumination. The thinner crystals show internal translucency. Many crystals are terminated. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005)
Overall Size:4.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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