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Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

 
Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 42200
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Description:Transparent green cubic fluorite crystals with slightly textured crystal faces that are composed of microscopic octahedral faces. The bright green color is very good for this classic locality that usually produces darker purple-green fluorite. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #73; acquired in 1976 from Charlotte Avers
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:7-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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