Fluorite - Mexico
Fluorite - Mexico
Location: Mina la Lupita, Municipio, Rodeo Municipality, Durango, Mexico
Size: 4.70 x 2.47 x 1.85 inches
The fluorite from here is etched out of quartz using hydrofluoric acid. The piece is very different and a nice addition to any collection.
Fluorite (also called fluorspar) belongs to the halide minerals and is the mineral form of calcium fluoride, CaF2. It has a hardness of 4 and in its pure form it is colorless and transparent. It often contains impurities which makes it a very colorful mineral in many collections. In addition to its ornamental uses