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Fluorite with Pyrite and Calcite from Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain

 
Fluorite with Pyrite and Calcite from Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Pyrite and Calcite from Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 32153
Mineral:Fluorite with Pyrite and Calcite
Locality:Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain
Description:Transparent crystals of yellow fluorite up to 14 mm with partial overgrowth of metallic pyrite microcrystals and white calcite crystals. The fluorite fluoresces bright white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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