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Fluorite from Homestake Mine, Oatman District, Mohave County, Arizona

 
Fluorite from Homestake Mine, Oatman District, Mohave County, Arizona

Fluorite from Homestake Mine, Oatman District, Mohave County, Arizona

Fluorite from Homestake Mine, Oatman District, Mohave County, Arizona

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Homestake Mine, Oatman District, Mohave County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 24627
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Homestake Mine, Oatman District, Mohave County, Arizona
Description:Translucent green octahedral fluorite crystals up to 30 mm across on matrix of milky quartz crystals up to 3 mm long. The fluorite crystals have textured surfaces caused by a 1 mm thick overgrowth of fluorite microcrystals, which has flaked off in spots.
Overall Size:10x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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