Fluorite, Elbaite, Schorl

Specimen ID: QJC-NJP

Mineral(s)
Fluorite : CaF2
Elbaite : Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Schorl : NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Locality
As recorded:
Hohenstein Massif, Omaruru District, Erongo region, Namibia
Dimensions
70mm x 9mm x 39mm
Description
A weird but super attractive Fluorite from the Erongo where odd Fluorites seem to be more common than other places. The photos do not convey the piece well, but it is composed of many "melted look" globlike transparent crystals in clusters and stacks on Schorl crystals. The colors range from colorless to vivid green and all looks like it has melted together. A few transparent green needlelike Tourmalines are scattered on the display side for added oddness. Far better in person.
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Name withheld

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