Fluorite on Quartz. Taolin Mine, Linxiang Co., Yueyang, Hunan, China. 12.6 x 8.3 x 5.5 cm (4.96 x 3.27 x 2.17 in). ...

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Fluorite on Quartz
Taolin Mine, Linxiang Co., Yueyang, Hunan, China
12.6 x 8.3 x 5.5 cm (4.96 x 3.27 x 2.17 in)

A cabinet-sized specimen of well-formed, translucent green Fluorite crystals presented across a contrasting white Quartz matrix. Each Fluorite is modified with steep octahedral faces; characteristic of other Taolin Fluorites, the crystals are heavily accented with stepped growths, giving each Fluorite a slightly rounded appearance. This piece can be presented without the need for a base.

More Information: This specimen is in excellent condition.


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