Green Fluorite Crystals with Bits of Purple – SNCO 111

Measurements:  35 x 32 x 31 mm 

Description:  A group of green fluorite crystals with bits of purple and a few minute pyrite inclusions. It has fairly good transparency.

The specimen has a few nicks and flaws, with damage to the bottom.

Weight of Specimen:  30.9 g

Chemical Composition:  CaF₂ (fluorite)  
                                        FeS₂ (pyrite)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (fluorite) 4
                                           (pyrite) 6 - 6.5

Location:  The well-known Riemvasmaak (Orange River area), Northern Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  SNCO 111

US $ 40