Blue Fluorite and Calcite

WE 17-11, 2017

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Location:

Weisseck, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria

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Description:

Three intergrown fluorite cubes with excellent transparency. Water etching has replaced the original parquet-like surface structure with fine etch pits displaying a delicate, silky luster. The largest crystal shows stepped edge growth. On one side, several light-colored calcite crystals have additionally grown.

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Size: 6 x 4.5 x 4.3 cm

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