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Quartz pseudomorphs after Fluorite from Wheal Mary Ann, Menheniot, Liskeard District, Cornwall, England

 
Quartz pseudomorphs after Fluorite from Wheal Mary Ann, Menheniot, Liskeard District, Cornwall, England

Quartz pseudomorphs after Fluorite from Wheal Mary Ann, Menheniot, Liskeard District, Cornwall, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 41594
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorphs after Fluorite
Locality:Wheal Mary Ann, Menheniot, Liskeard District, Cornwall, England
Description:Classic specimen of white quartz (variety chalcedony) pseudomorphs after octahedral fluorite crystals up to 6 mm across with brown limonite staining. One corner of the central pseudomorph is chipped revealing a core of quartz microcrystals.
Overall Size:5x5x3 cm
Crystals:6 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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