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Fluorite on Albite from Stak Nala, Skardu Road, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Fluorite on Albite from Stak Nala, Skardu Road, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite on Albite from Stak Nala, Skardu Road, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 14074
Mineral:Fluorite on Albite
Locality:Stak Nala, Skardu Road, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:cubo-octahedral fluorite crystal perched on thin bladed albite crystals with minor schorl tourmaline. The fluorite is translucent green and fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:30x25x22 mm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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