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Fluorite (pink) from Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France

 
Fluorite (pink) from Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France

Fluorite (pink) from Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite (pink) from Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite (pink) from Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France

DESCRIPTION:No. 79425
Mineral:Fluorite (pink)
Locality:Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France
Description:Cluster of many intersecting transparent pink fluorite crystals with impression on the rear where they grew over quartz. The fluorite crystals are octahedral form with satin luster on the crystal faces. Ex. D. Swenson collection
Overall Size:34x30x16 mm
Crystals:4-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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