Fluorite Crystal Group - SNCO 044

Measurements:  38 x 22 x 20 mm 

Description:  A group of vivid green, gemmy fluorite crystals with bits of white quartz and minute pyrite inclusions and that of a (to us, unknown) yellowish-brown mineral. It has fairly good transparency.

The lower section of the specimen has a few contact marks.  

This specimen comes from our personal collection.

Weight of Specimen:  18.3 g

Chemical Composition:  CaF₂ (fluorite) 
                                       SiO₂ (quartz)  
                                        FeS₂ (pyrite)
           
Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (fluorite) 4
                                          (quartz) 7  
                                           (pyrite) 6 - 6.5                   

Location:  Riemvasmaak, Orange River Area, Northern Cape, South Africa.

Specimen Code:  SNCO 044

US $ 120