Fluorite Crystal Group – SNCO 128

Measurements:  37 x 28 x 13 mm 

Description:  A group of green fluorite crystals with fairly good transparenty and a few minute pyrite inclusions and bits of quartz on the fluorite.

The specimen has relatively little damage - a contact mark and small nicks.

Weight of Specimen:  17.3 g

Chemical Composition:  CaF₂ (fluorite)  
                                        FeS₂ (pyrite)
                                       SiO₂ (quartz)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (fluorite) 4
                                           (pyrite) 6 - 6.5
                                           (quartz) 7

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

Specimen Code:  SNCO 128

US $ 45