Fluorite

WE 24-38, July, 2022

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Location:

Knappenloch, Weisseck, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria

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Description:

Despite its intense colors, this fluorite is very transparent - almost glassy. The crystals show a beautiful violet to light lilac color on the outside and a blue color on the inside. With LED backlight, the blue color changes to a very nice cyan blue color. And it is precisely the play of colors of light violet on the outside and the beautiful cyan-blue that make the fluorite so special! This color build-up causes the fluorite to change color as the piece is moved. The largest fluorite cube is exactly 4 cm across the edge. The crystal surfaces show a fine square texture with a silky luster due to water etching. Additional highlights are the dark purple dots that can be seen occasionally on the piece. These dark patches of color are most likely due to naturally local radioactivity from an included mineral. In addition, there are isolated bright, intergrown “Hahnenkamm” barite crystals under the surface of the fluorite in this area.

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Size: 11.5 x 7.7 x 5.7 cm

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