Fluorite and Quartz Geode – SNCO 112

Measurements:   46 x 28 x 26 mm 

Description:  A most unusual specimen consisting of a geode (made up of quartz and other minerals) with a group of pale purple fluorite crystals and quartz crystals inside.

The specimen, which has no notable damage, comes from our private collection.

Weight of Specimen:  26.6 g

Chemical Composition:  CaF₂ (fluorite)  
                                       SiO₂ (quartz)  

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

Location:  Orange River area, Northern Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  SNCO 112

US $ 120