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Fluorite (large zoned crystals) from Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire

 
Fluorite (large zoned crystals) from Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Fluorite (large zoned crystals) from Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Fluorite (large zoned crystals) from Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Fluorite (large zoned crystals) from Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Fluorite (large zoned crystals) from Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite (large zoned crystals) from Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 75505
Mineral:Fluorite (large zoned crystals)
Locality:Middle Mountain, Carroll County, New Hampshire
Description:Uncommonly large cluster of translucent green cubic fluorite crystals with natural octahedral faces on one corner. The fluorite crystals have etched crystal faces resulting in matte luster and are zoned with a green core and 3 mm thick brown outer layer. The fluorite fluoresces violet under LW UV illumination. Collected ca. 1985-90.
Overall Size:5x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:4-43 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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