Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Fluorite
B Satellite Pit, Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Gem Quality
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| Origin Location |
B Satellite Pit, Okorusu Mine, Otjiwarongo Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia |
| Description |
A very fine and substantial zoned fluorite from Okorusu displaying unique color combinations with purple centers outlined by clear to cream colored edges. This piece is reminiscent of the Polish Prodigy Pocket Okorusu material that took the mineral collecting work by storm in 2017, but shows a darker purple coloration without the specific growth pattern. The exact origin was not specified, but believed to be B Satellite pit based on resemblance to similar reference specimens. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Phantoms |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| 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
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Fluorite Renierite Jeremejevite / Quartz var. Smoky Fluorite Jeremejevite / Quartz var. Smoky Beryl var. Aquamarine / Quartz |
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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