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Fluorite from road cut near Madoc, Ontario, Canada

 
Fluorite from road cut near Madoc, Ontario, Canada

Fluorite from road cut near Madoc, Ontario, Canada

Fluorite from road cut near Madoc, Ontario, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from road cut near Madoc, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 43214
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:road cut near Madoc, Ontario, Canada
Description:Dark blue to green fluorite crystals with unusual crystal faces composed of shallow-angle growth patterns. The fluorite crystals are cubic form with octahedral corner faces modified by secondary faces. Shows vivid blue color when rear-illuminated. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5604; ex. R. Johnson in 1983
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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