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Fluorite

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Locality: 
Weißeck Area, Murwinkel, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7 × 5 × 5 cm
Description

A fantastic piece from the "Knappenloch" - the new find from the Weisseck Mountain 2022: the crystals show a beautiful intense violet color on the outside and a deep blue to cyan color on the inside. This color build-up causes the fluorite to change color as the piece is moved. The fluorite measures up to 4 cm at the edges. The crystal surfaces show a fine square texture with a silky luster due to water etching. Two distinctive features of this new find can be observed in the crystal domain: the dark purple spots, most likely from radioactive radiation, and isolated bright intergrown Hahnenkamm barites in the surface of the fluorite. The piece is etched or crystallized all around with beautiful structures - no new fresh damage. Two corners of the fluorite crystals are broken. These fractures are old and also show nice structures due to water etching. First, second, fourth and fifth photo with medium LED backlight. The colors of this piece are particularly intense and impressive!

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Fluorite

Formula: 
CaF2
Strunz: 
3.AB.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal), Jáchymov District (St Joachimsthal), Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic

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Rest of World
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