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Fluorite from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Fluorite from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Fluorite from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 55140
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Deep-green transparent octahedral fluorite crystals with no matrix attached. The surfaces of the fluorite are composed of many parallel crystal faces that give a textured appearance. One corner is cleaved. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu
Overall Size:7x6x4 cm
Crystals:10-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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