MN709

Sample ID MN709 • Cabinet H

Fluorite with Copper Stains

10.4cm W x 14.5cm H x 5.66cm D • 1544g
Sample TypeMineralColorGreen, White, PurpleLusterVitreous
StreakWhiteCleavage/FracturePerfect / ConchoidalSpecific Gravity2.83
Geographic Location/DateWestmoreland, New Hampshire Mohs Hardness 4

A large specimen of fluorite. This piece is green in color, with some spots white, and some spots purple. The purple is caused by copper staining. The specimen has a large brown matrix.