Fluorite on Hematite

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Fluorite on Hematite

Mineral Species: Fluorite

Chemical Formula: CaF2

Chemical Name: Calcium Fluoride

Mineral Class: Halide

Mineral Notes: Fluorite is found in a wide range of geologic environments, ranging from inclusions in granite to replacement deposits in limestones. It is one of the most commonly collected minerals because of the beauty of its specimens.

Description: Well-formed cubes of blue Fluorite on a bed of black Hematite var. Specularite. Both minerals are highly lustrous and the colour contast of sky-blue against black is very attractive. A very striking display specimen.

Location: Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England.

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