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Fluorite from Xianghualing Mine, 32 km north of Linwu, Chenzhou, Hunan, China

 
Fluorite from Xianghualing Mine, 32 km north of Linwu, Chenzhou, Hunan, China

Fluorite from Xianghualing Mine, 32 km north of Linwu, Chenzhou, Hunan, China

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Xianghualing Mine, 32 km north of Linwu, Chenzhou, Hunan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 35795
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Xianghualing Mine, 32 km north of Linwu, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
Description:Transparent green cubic fluorite crystals covering top and side of gray matrix. The fluorite crystals have lustrous surfaces and have minor calcite crystals in areas. The fluorite fluoresces deep red under UV illumination. Minute damage to a few edges.
Overall Size:11x7x5 cm
Crystals:3-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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