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Fluorite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Fluorite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Fluorite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Fluorite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 46181
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Transparent purple fluorite crystals with cubic crystal form and crystal surfaces composed of smaller parallel cubic faces. A cavity on the rear indicates the fluorite grew on a blade of calcite that dissolved away. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:6.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:24-33 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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