Fluorite, Cryolite, Quartz, Galena

Specimen ID: 5QX-8UY

Mineral(s)
Fluorite : CaF2
Cryolite : Na2NaAlF6
Quartz : SiO2
Galena : PbS
Locality
Mindat locality:
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In 1889 a very unusual variety ore consisting of redbrown crystals of fluorite with dark cryolite. This specimen comes from this paragnese. The unusual brown colour of the fluorite and cloudy/black cryolite are the result of 0,3% radioactive thorium. The largest fluorite crystal in the lower part of the specimen is 23 mm long. Specimen and photo: OT. Ljøstad.
OT. Ljøstad - 2nd August 2010
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