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FLUORITE (Colorless variety)



Example Type:
Mineral

Information:
Specimen Type: Halide
Major Elements: Ca, F
Record Date: 01.11
Specimen Source: China, Asia
Photo 1: Example of translucency

Notes:
Fluorite comes in many colors, this example happens to be colorless. It can be fluorescent under UV light due to the presence of Fluorine.
Fluorite Sample




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