Fluorite
UNB-2017-0149Minerals » Halides
Description
Two samples of Fluorite: one a deep violet showing massive to subhedral crystals. Lustre is vitreous. One is a light violet/colourless showing dipyramidal pseudo-octahedral subhedral crystals and dull lustre. Average crystal size: 1.3 cm x 1.2 cm x 1.0 cm.
CaF2
Wardite (NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4·2(H2O)) can be colourless, white, pale green, blue-green, yellow-green, pale yellow or yellow pink. Lustre is vitreous and hardness is 5. Wardite occurs as dipyramidal pseudo-octahedral, radial, strained or encrusting crystals.
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Specifications
| Object name | Fluorite |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2017-0149 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Mineral |
| Classification | Mineral group: Halides |
| Composition |
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| Age | Eon: Phanerozoic |
| Numeric age | 541 Mya |
| Origin | Melchor Musquiz, Mexico |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Partial | No |
| Measurements |
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Map of Origin
Publications
- Chesterman, C.W. 1979. Audubon Society, Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals. Knopf.