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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 42366 |
| Mineral: | Fluorite (tetrahexahedral crystals) |
| Locality: | Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain |
| Description: | Rich cluster of translucent blue-purple fluorite crystals covering three sides of the specimen. The fluorite crystal exhibit the rare tetrahexahedral crystal form. The matrix, possibly a soft clay, was coated with a sealant to stabilize. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5551; originally acquired in 1983 |
| Overall Size: | 6.5x5.5x4.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-8 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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