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Fluorite var. Iridescent
Stoneco White Rock Quarry, Clay Center, Ohio, USA
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Iridescent
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| Origin Location |
Stoneco White Rock Quarry, Clay Center, Ohio, USA |
| Description |
A nice example of the iridescent variety of root beer brown fluorite which comes from this sought after locale in Ohio, just south of the westernmost extent of Lake Erie. This sample shows interesting bluish to copper toned iridescence. The Stoneco white rock quarry has been producing examples of distinctive fluorite and celestite from this location since at least the 1880's or earlier. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Iridescent |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Fluorite: CaF2
calcium fluoride *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Chalcedony var. Odysseus Agate Sphalerite / Calcite Quartz var. Smoky Astrophyllite Garnet var. Grossular Garnet var. Grossular |
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Search Wikipedia: Fluorite (Wiki)
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