Fluorite Crystals on Matrix – BARG 023

Measurements:  40 x 35 x 26 mm 

Description:  A group of fluorite crystals with phantoms. First generation of fluorite growth received a coating of hematite, after which fluorite growth resumed. The fluorite crystals sit on a matrix of quartz (image bottom right).

The main termination has a bad nick, while the rest of the specimen has a few nicks and contact marks. 

Weight of Specimen:  41.0 g

Chemical Composition:  CaF₂ (fluorite)  
                                       SiO₂ (quartz)                           

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (fluorite) 4   
                                           (quartz)  7                           

Location:  Northern Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  BARG 023

US $ 18

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