Fluorite Fluorescent - Height: 13 cm - Width: 7.5 cm- 603 g - (1)

Fluorite with a microcrystalline coating – Balochistan, Pakistan

A Fluorite specimen from Balochistan, Pakistan, featuring dense crystallization with a predominantly cubic habit and a distinctive microcrystalline coating covering a large portion of the specimen.

The Fluorite features crystals of varying sizes, closely interconnected, with surfaces characterized by growth steps and geometric overlaps. Its natural color ranges from light gray to beige, with subtle brownish hues, a vitreous luster, and varying translucency.

A distinctive feature of the specimen is the microcrystalline coating on the back, which completely covers the underlying crystals while clearly preserving their geometric forms. The surface consists of extremely dense crystallization, with hues ranging from ochre to coppery brown and a particularly sparkling luster produced by countless tiny reflections. The nature of the coating has not been identified with certainty, but it may be Calcite.

Under ultraviolet light, the Fluorite exhibits intense violet fluorescence, clearly visible in photographs taken in the dark. The luminous response extends across much of the crystallized surface and highlights the structure of the crystals.

The combination of the Fluorite’s cubic crystallization, the distinctive microcrystalline coating, and its fluorescence is the specimen’s main point of interest.

Origin: Balochistan, Pakistan
Weight: 603 g
Dimensions: 13 × 7.5 × 6 cm

The photographs are an integral part of the description. Colors may vary slightly depending on the device used to view the images.

The intensity and color of the fluorescence may vary depending on the type of UV lamp used.