Fluorite Crystals on Matrix – NC 005

Measurements:  68 x 54 x 50 mm

Description:  Purple fluorite crystals with feldspar, on fluorite matrix with feldspar bits. 

The specimen has a few nicks.

Weight of Specimen:  198 g

Chemical Composition:  CaF₂ (fluorite)
                                        KAlSi₃O₈ (feldspar)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (fluorite)  4
                                           (feldspar)  6 - 6.5

Location:  Orange River area, Northern Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  NC 005

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