Fluorite Crystal on matrix - Height: 124 mm - Width: 83 mm- 588 g - (1)

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Meteorite from Bergheim, Alsace, France, featuring Fluorite on a matrix, weighing 588 g with dimensions 124 × 83 × 52 mm.

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Extremely rare, fluorite and baryte from Bergheim on matrix

Bergheim mine. Exploited starting in 1959, the mine was closed in the 1990s. The mineralization accompanying the fluorite is quite varied, with the presence mainly of sulfides often altered, and more rarely baryte and calcite. Piece from an old collection acquired in 1976
The crystal faces of the fluorite are very bright and translucent. Some fractures on the barytes.

Type.........................Fluorite
Origin....................Alsace (Bergheim mine)
Quantity..................1 piece
Total weight...............588 grams
Dimensions.............124 x 83 x 52 mm
Color....................violet

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Extremely rare, fluorite and baryte from Bergheim on matrix

Bergheim mine. Exploited starting in 1959, the mine was closed in the 1990s. The mineralization accompanying the fluorite is quite varied, with the presence mainly of sulfides often altered, and more rarely baryte and calcite. Piece from an old collection acquired in 1976
The crystal faces of the fluorite are very bright and translucent. Some fractures on the barytes.

Type.........................Fluorite
Origin....................Alsace (Bergheim mine)
Quantity..................1 piece
Total weight...............588 grams
Dimensions.............124 x 83 x 52 mm
Color....................violet

Legal notices
It is acknowledged that some precious stones and minerals have health and spiritual benefits. However, the use or wearing of precious stones or minerals does not mean you can treat, cure or prevent a disease. Please consult your health professional for any health-related information and do not discontinue any medication or treatment without first consulting your health professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is a personal choice. Although stones or crystals have historically been used to relieve or prevent symptoms, the items sold on our site do not offer any guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held responsible for the effectiveness of the items sold on the site.

Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Fluorite
Mineral form
Crystal on matrix
Supplement
Extremely rare specimen of purple fluorite from Bergheim, Alsace / 588 grams
Weight
588 g
Origin (region/city)
Bergheim, Alsace
Country of origin
France
Height
124 mm
Width
83 mm
Depth
52 mm
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Objects sold
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