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Fluorite & Baryte

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Fluorite & Baryte

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Description
Locality: 
Berbes, Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4.4 × 4.1 × 2 cm
Description

A really nice combination-piece: the matrix is covered with sparkling micro-crystals of quartz. The specimen shows also some exposed roses of light baryte and finally an isolated, highly lustrous fluorite crystal in the center. This crystal shows a dark purple color and sharp zoning. With just minor backlight it seems to glow, really an explosion of color. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

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

Baryte

Formula: 
BaSO4
Strunz: 
7.AD.35
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Streak: 
White