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Fluorite from Wm. Wise Mine, Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

 
Fluorite from Wm. Wise Mine, Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Fluorite from Wm. Wise Mine, Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Below: fluorescence under ultraviolet illumination
Fluorite from Wm. Wise Mine, Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 40484
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Wm. Wise Mine, Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Description:Flattened crystal of green transparent fluorite with etched crystal surfaces throughout. The crystal form is highly distorted octahedron, typical of large crystals from this famous mine. One small window shows flawless interior (facet-grade gem rough!).
Overall Size:7x5x1.5 cm
Crystals:7 cm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from New England, USA > Fluorite & other Halides
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