Fluorite, Baryte

Specimen ID: CV4-YR8

Mineral(s)
Fluorite : CaF2
Baryte : BaSO4
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
87mm x 67mm x 68mm
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Group of cubic Fluorite crystals with marked parallel growths, transparent, bright, uniform light blue, with inclusions and on matrix, with a group of white, sharp platy crystals of Baryte. The specimen, in better condition than usual for the locality, comes from the Philippe Morelon collection (No. 348), whose label we will send to the buyer. Emilio Mine, Obdulia vein, Caravia mining area, La Rubiera, Loroñe, Colunga, Comarca de la Sidra, Asturias, Principality of Asturias, Spain. Found in ±1997. Minor fluorescence long & short UV. Reference: LK70AL0 Former collection of Philippe Morelon.
Jordi Fabre - 29th December 2021

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Group of cubic Fluorite crystals with marked parallel growths, transparent, bright, uniform light blue, with inclusions and on matrix, with a group of white, sharp platy crystals of Baryte. The specimen, in better condition than usual for the locality, comes from the Philippe Morelon collection (No. 348), whose label we will send to the buyer. Emilio Mine, Obdulia vein, Caravia mining area, La Rubiera, Loroñe, Colunga, Comarca de la Sidra, Asturias, Principality of Asturias, Spain Found in ±1997 Specimen size: 8.7 × 6.7 × 6.8 cm = 3.43” × 2.64” × 2.68” Main crystal size: 2.4 × 2 cm = 0.94” × 0.79” Minor fluorescence long & short UV Reference: LK70AL0 Former collection of Philippe Morelon
Jordi Fabre - 29th December 2021
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