Specimen #520

Name: Botryoidal Purple Fluorite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Minggang, Xinyang, Henan, Province, China

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 11.1 x 6.1 x 5.1 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2007-10-18

Source: Arkenstone Auction

Label: Y

Comment: Two complete and two partial balls of the relatively new and sought-after botryoidal purple fluorite from China. The largest ball here measures 3 cm across. Interesting white frosting, not sure why?!

Minerals: Fluorite (CaF₂)

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