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Fluorite and Dolomite from Villabona Mine, near Oviedo, Austurias, Spain

 
Fluorite and Dolomite from Villabona Mine, near Oviedo, Austurias, Spain

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite and Dolomite from Villabona Mine, near Oviedo, Austurias, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 11581
Mineral:Fluorite and Dolomite
Locality:Villabona Mine, near Oviedo, Austurias, Spain
Description:Translucent brown cubic fluorite crystals to 1 cm with white 2-3 mm saddle-shaped dolomite crystals scattered on top. Minor calcite on rear. Fluoresces blue-white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:7x3x3 cm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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