Fluorite

specimen number:
2062710

location:
Goscheneralp, Reuss Valley, Uri, Switzerland

description:
A large loose pink translucent semi lustrous crystal of fluorite. Mostly complete with some cleaving along one side. Green chlorite is invested upon a part of the crystal. Still very nice.

Goscheneralp, located in the rugged Reuss Valley within the canton of Uri, Switzerland, is a legendary alpine locality renowned among mineral collectors for producing exceptionally rare and highly prized pink fluorite crystals. Hand-mined from high-altitude granite fissures in the Swiss Alps, these stunning pink fluorite specimens often form alongside smoky quartz and adularia, featuring delicate octahedral habits and soft rose hues that make them standout treasures in the world of mineralogy.

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