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Fluorite from Bergheim, Ribeauville, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France

 
Fluorite from Bergheim, Ribeauville, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France

Fluorite from Bergheim, Ribeauville, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France

Fluorite from Bergheim, Ribeauville, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Bergheim, Ribeauville, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France

DESCRIPTION:No. 58778
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Bergheim, Ribeauville, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France
Description:Double-sided cluster of lustrous transparent purple cubic fluorite crystals that fluoresce moderately under SW UV illumination. The fluorite crystals have remnants of glue-styrofoam on the bottom where they were previously mounted. Ex. W. Frech (1913-1998) collection #829
Overall Size:26x15x14 mm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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