Fluorite with Quartz after Calcite. Tombstone, Tombstone Mining District, Cochise County, Arizona, USA. 29.4 x 23.9 x 8.0 cm...

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Fluorite with Quartz after Calcite
Tombstone, Tombstone Mining District, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
29.4 x 23.9 x 8.0 cm (11.57 x 9.41 x 3.15 in)

Here is an unusual and eye-catching specimen from the historic mining town of Tombstone, Arizona-the last boomtown of the American frontier-featuring small purple octahedrons of Fluorite scattered across a sparkling, white "web" of Quartz. The Quartz forms a lace-like network of veinlets that contrasts beautifully with the Fluorite's rich color and adds a striking textural dimension to the display. Under shortwave UV light, several small flecks throughout the specimen fluoresce a neon-green hue.

From the collection of Daniel "Dan" R. Kennedy.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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