Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Fluorite
Riemvasmaak, South Africa
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Fluorescent
Gem Quality
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| Origin Location |
Riemvasmaak, South Africa |
| Description |
A beautiful, well-formed cluster of blue green octohedral fluorite from this famous occurrence in South Africa. The source of this specimen is an area close to the Namibian border in the Orange River valley, which produces a large variety of exceptional and celebrated mineral species. The unique green color of Riemvasmaak fluorite is due in part to the presence of rare earth lanthanide inclusions in the crystals. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Won in CHGS sweepstakes |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Small Cabinet |
| 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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Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite Chrysocolla / Malachite Fluorite Fluorite |
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