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Fluorite, Calcite, Sphalerite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco, Peru

 
Fluorite, Calcite, Sphalerite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco, Peru

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite, Calcite, Sphalerite from Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 15672
Mineral:Fluorite, Calcite, Sphalerite
Locality:Huanzala Mine, Huallanca District, Huanuco, Peru
Description:Brilliant green cubo-octahedral fluorite crystals up to 25 mm with overgrowth of colorless calcite crystals up to 15 mm. The calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination.
Overall Size:9x7x6 cm
Crystals:4-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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