3lb 2oz Fluorite on Smithsonite Ojuela Mine Mexico Fluorescent Specimen for Sale

3lb 2oz Fluorite on Smithsonite Ojuela Mine Mexico Fluorescent Specimen For Sale

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3lb 2oz Fluorite on Smithsonite Ojuela Mine Mexico Fluorescent Specimen:
$549.00

Large and highly distinctive Fluorite on Smithsonite mineral specimen from the famous Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico, weighing 3 lb 2 oz (approximately 1.42 kg).The mineral identification and locality are supported by the original dealer purchase invoice, identifying this material as:“Fluorite on Smithsonite – Ojuela Mine, MX.”This substantial cabinet specimen features numerous purple to violet fluorite crystals distributed across a highly textured yellow, olive, brown and dark oxidation-zone matrix. Crystal groups are concentrated heavily along several edges and sections of the specimen, providing excellent contrast against the unusually textured matrix.Under ultraviolet illumination, the specimen takes on a dramatic appearance. The included UV photographs show vivid violet/blue crystal response along with localized bright pink-red fluorescent areas, creating a completely different presentation from normal lighting.Specimen Details:* Minerals: Fluorite on Smithsonite
* Locality: Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico
* Weight: 3 lb 2 oz
* Approx. metric weight: 1.42 kg
* Approx. length: 8–9 inches
* Purple/violet fluorite crystals
* Yellow-green to brown mineralized matrix
* Dense oxidation-zone texture
* Fluorescent under UV light
* Violet/blue response with localized pink-red fluorescence
* Large cabinet-size collector specimen
* Original dealer provenance available
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