Fluorite
specimen number:
2062701
location:
Oujela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
description: The Ojuela Mine, located in Mapimi, Durango, Mexico, was discovered by Spanish prospectors in 1598 and operated intermittently for over 350 years before closing commercially in 1932. Geologically, the deposit is hosted within deformed Cretaceous limestone units that have been intruded by Tertiary igneous rocks, creating an extensive hydrothermal pipe and vein system. Intense secondary oxidation processes acting on primary sulfide mineralization have produced a world-renowned zone of rich secondary mineral assemblages, making the mine famous for its exceptional variety of colorful arsenates, carbonates, and oxides.
A loose glassy beautiful absolute gem quality light purple crystal grouping of cubic fluorite. There is very little matrix attached. What at first appears to be damage or cleaving is all natural crystallization. Crystallized all around.
Size: 2.5 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm (thumbnail)
Collection: Ray DeMark
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