Mineral Specimen #4036 Fluorite with Included Dolomite and Pyrite on Dolomite with Quartz and Pyrite
Shangbao Mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Pref., Hunan Prov., China
6.3 x 5.1 x 2.1 cmThe included Fluorite crystals is 12 x 15 mm across.
2.5 x 2 x 0.8 in
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The Fluorite on this specimen is transparent and in color ranges from colorless to pale green. Of particular note, is a cubic crystal with interesting inclusions. At its center, there is a cluster of small white Dolomite crystals with an overcoating of micro white colored crystals of Calcite. There is a small area of purple coloration in the middle of these white inclusions. Also included within the Fluorite crystal are golden colored Pyrite cubic crystals. These Pyrite crystals are partially underneth the white Dolomite/Calcite inclusions. This included Fluorite crystal is completely transparent which displays the inclusions very well. The rest of the specimen is composed of white colored Dolomite with one interesting radiating cluster of small clear Quartz crystals.
The specimen is in good condition however, there is a small damaged area on the included Fluortite crystal on one of its edges.
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From China | Carbonates | Fluorite | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Quartz | Minerals with Inclusions | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars
