Fluorite xls; Okaruso Mine, Otjiwarongo, Namibia; Min
Fluorite crystals from Okaruso Mine, Otjiwarongo, Namibia. Miniature specimen as unique piece.
This miniature specimen from the Okaruso Mine in Namibia features green, transparent Fluorite cubes up to 2 cm, beautifully positioned on the matrix. The crystals exhibit a complex structure with fine growth zones that shift depending on the light angle. This locality is renowned for its high-quality Fluorite specimens, which are highly valued worldwide. A particularly attractive piece for collectors and enthusiasts of aesthetic minerals.
This table is for general information and orientation, although the sizes of the stones may vary. In addition, this specification is handled differently from region to region.
Sizes | means? | approx. Sizes | |
TN/mm | Micromount (TN=Thumpnail) | everything fitting in a TN Perky box or a MM box | max. 1 in |
Min | Miniature specimen | will not fit an TN or MM box anymore | ≈ 1.6 - 2 in |
Scab | small cabinet specimen | app. a third to half a hand size | ≈ 3 - 3.5 in |
Cab | cabinet specimen | full hand size | ≈ 4.5 - 6 in |
large Cab | large cabinet specimen | app. 2 hand sizes | ≈ 8 - 12 in |
very large Cab | very large cabinet specimen | everything larger than the sizes before |
Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
Abbreviation | Meaning |
xl | single crystal, possible with matrix |
xls | noticeable crystals |
(xl) | embedded or damaged |
(xls) | embeddet or damaged |
MASS | massive and/or amorphous pieces |
TYP | type locality of the original description |
SWUV | shortwave-UV-reaction |
UV | ultraviolet reaction |
SC | self-collected |
U | unique (single unique piece) |
Application Instructions:
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
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shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.050000 |
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