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Fluorite

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: A lovely specimen of two coloured Fluorite. On the front face is a single large crystal of pale green Fluorite against a white Quartz matrix. To the side, however is a twinned cluster of Fluorite, this time the colour being blue. The intensity increases as the mineral thickens. A really beautiful display specimen.

Location: Blanchard Mine, Bingham, New Mexico, USA.

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