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Fluorite on Calcite from Old County Road, Thomaston, Maine

 
Fluorite on Calcite from Old County Road, Thomaston, Maine

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite on Calcite from Old County Road, Thomaston, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 16311
Mineral:Fluorite on Calcite
Locality:Old County Road, Thomaston, Maine
Description:Translucent blue-purple fluorite crystals (octahedral) up to 1 mm on blocky calcite crystals. The fluorite has an excellent color and luster. The calcite fluoresces under UV illumination. This is the best specimen I was able to obtain from this find.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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