PINK FLUORITE ON MUSCOVITE. ...

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PINK FLUORITE ON MUSCOVITE
Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza River Valley, Pakistan
This is a clear case of mineralogical deception: what we have here is a very fine pink Fluorite attempting to pass itself off as a Morganite. Savvy collectors will not be fooled. Despite its gemmy transparency and luscious hue, the presence of what are obviously classic Fluorite crystal faces tells the true story: that this is one of the larger and finer "Spinel-Twin" type Fluorites ever to appear on the market. Hiding in a corner of the matrix is a light green area but virtually all of this enormous (5 ½ inches across) tabular crystal is a spot-on version of gem Morganite pink. The matrix itself is exceptional in that it is made up of sharp, silvery Muscovite blades that have not been damaged like so many others from this part of the world. There is an internal cleavage in the main crystal that has not been "enhanced" or "restored" in any way. The luster is glassy and the overall condition is excellent. This giant crystal measures 5 ¼ inches high by 6 ¼ inches wide by 4 ½ inches deep. It is freestanding.

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