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Fluorite (Spinel Law twinned) from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

 
Fluorite (Spinel Law twinned) from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

Fluorite (Spinel Law twinned) from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

Fluorite (Spinel Law twinned) from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

Fluorite (Spinel Law twinned) from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

Fluorite (Spinel Law twinned) from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

Fluorite (Spinel Law twinned) from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 82177
Mineral:Fluorite (Spinel Law twinned)
Locality:Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia
Description:Unusual cluster of intersecting fluorite crystals that are twinned on the {111} plane following the Spinel Law of Isometric Twinning. The fluorite crystals are transparent bluish-purple, with deepest color in the outer layers, with elongated form.
Overall Size:34x20x8 mm
Crystals:3-34 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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