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Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

 
Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 80971
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Okorusu Mine, 46.5 km north of Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Description:Lustrous transparent yellow fluorite crystals with no matrix attached. The fluorite crystals are cubic form with rare trapezohedral corner faces, have satin-like luster, and excellent transparency. Yellow fluorite is uncommon at the Okorusu Mine. Fluoresces violet under LW UV illumination. Ex. Miller #M2511
Overall Size:7.5x5.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:17-38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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