Specimen #1917

Name: Fluorite and Manganocalcite (Fluorescent) on Sphalerite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Dal'Negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 9 x 14 x 4.5 cm

Weight: 882

Acquired: 2010-04-03

Source: UC Minerals

Label: N

Comment: A matrix of sphalerite which is covered with light pink manganocalcite. The manganocalcite is highly fluorescent under LW UV light. There is a single cube of light green fluorite measuring 4cm on edge perched in the middle of the specimen.

Minerals: Fluorite (CaF₂) Manganocalcite Sphalerite ((Zn,Fe)S)

There are 2 pictures on file

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Fluorite and Manganocalcite (Fluorescent) on Sphalerite, Dal'Negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia - 9 x 14 x 4.5 cm

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Fluorite and Manganocalcite (Fluorescent) on Sphalerite, Dal'Negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia