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Fluorite (with rare tetrahexahedral faces) from Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain

 
Fluorite (with rare tetrahexahedral faces) from Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain

Fluorite (with rare tetrahexahedral faces) from Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain

Fluorite (with rare tetrahexahedral faces) from Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain

Fluorite (with rare tetrahexahedral faces) from Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 63834
Mineral:Fluorite (with rare tetrahexahedral faces)
Locality:Caravia-Berbes District, Asturias, Spain
Description:Transparent purple fluorite crystals with silky surface luster and internal color zoning. The fluorite crystals are cubic form with rare tetrahexahedral faces. The crystal edges appear to be chipped, but are actually microscopic natural crystal faces.
Overall Size:33x25x21 mm
Crystals:5-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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