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Photograph of a group of fluorites from the National Gem Collection showing a range of colors

Photograph of a group of fluorites from the National Gem Collection showing a range of colors

Hexagonal step-cut very light green and very light orange fluorite weighing 273.7 ct. Lot described as "bicolor." [AUTO]

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Taxon:: Fluorite - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified:: 17 Sep 2024
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002N9S
USNM Number:: NMNH G8876-00

Color:: Very Light Green, Very Light Orange
Cut:: Hexagonal Step
Weight:: 273.7 ct

Place:: Palabora B, South Africa, Africa

See more items in:: Mineral Sciences; Gems; NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_1006141

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f98b60f8-8532-4473-bb72-fffdbbfe3c16

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