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Fluoborite In Calcite

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Fluoborite In Calcite

Fluorescent

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Description
Locality: 
Furnace Quarry, Franklin Marble, Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.55 × 1.77 × 2.54 cm
Weight: 
10.00gr
Description

A nice specimen of fluorescent Fluoborite in Calcite, from the Franklin Quarry, in Franklin, New Jersey.  There are some non-fluorescent associated minerals, most likely Pyrrhotite and Graphite

 

Buy multiple specimens to save on postage.  We can ship approximately 8 ounces internationally for around $16 U.S.  

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Fluoborite

Formula: 
Mg3(BO3)(F,OH)3
Strunz: 
6.AB.50
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
3.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Tallgruvan, Kallmora, Norberg, Västmanland, Sweden

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

Seller Information

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Seller's terms and conditions

Buyer assumes all responsibility for paying for the specimens.  We prefer Paypal only as this is the easiest way to accept payments, plus provides insurance for both buyer and seller.  

Purchases are expected to be paid within 48 hours, unless prior arrangements have been made (such as bidding on more items).  

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