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Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China

 
Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 75080
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China
Description:Partial of transparent cubic fluorite with unusual blue-green color. The fluorite crystal surfaces are lustrous, with subtle crystallization patterns. Internally there are faint purple phantom zones. Must be seen in person to appreciate the color. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection; collected ca. 1999
Overall Size:3.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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