AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from South Africa > Fluorite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Fluorite from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Fluorite from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Fluorite from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 40297
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:New find of vivid green octahedral fluorite crystals with some crystal edges overgrown with a second generation of pale green fluorite. The green color of the fluorite from this locality is unique. The contrast of the edge overgrowth is very attractive.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;