Fluorite in dolomite. Crystals of mauve fluorite,naturally occurring calcium fluoride (Ca.F2) in dolomite. In the presence of impurities,in this case zinc,fluorite can be a variety of colours such as the mauve seen here. Fluorite usually occurs as cubic octahedral crystals. It is found in North America,Russia,Europe and China. Dolomite,a common mineral,is naturally occurring calcium magnesium carbonate (Ca.Mg(CO3)2) | |
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