Fluorite Phantom

Fluorite PhantomFluorite is one of the most variable of all crystalline minerals, occurring in shades of blue, green, purple, red and many other colors corresponding to their physical makeup and conditions when the mineral was formed. The name fluorite comes from its use as a flux, or chemical cleaning agent, in iron smelting and other metallurgy. Pure fluorite is clear, but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent. With a

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This stunning deep blue cluster of large

occurring in shades of blue

with some internal damage causing a rattling sound

These well preserved and larger-sized fossils originate from the Monterey Formation in California

it is not uncommon for insects and other small animals to become trapped within tree sap

Fluorite has long been used as a gemstone and is increasingly popular in the market

They are found within a stunning large cut of thick mica rosettes

Size of Yellow Calcite - 13"x10"   Weight - 13

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