Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Fluorite
Okorusu Mine, D Pit, Otjiwarongo Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Fluorescent
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| Origin Location |
Okorusu Mine, D Pit, Otjiwarongo Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia |
| Description |
A very fine cluster of well defined and symmetrical cubes with great color and structure, and no notable damage. The off yellow color is intense but mellow with deep purple edge zoning. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Fluorescent |
| 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
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Haiweeite Rutile / Hematite Fluorite Pyrite Concretion Fluorapatite Quartz var. Amethyst |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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