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been examined and identified by a Geologist and a Mineralologist. Their findings may be viewed by clicking here. Most specimens will consist of Hyalite (a type of Opal which fluoresces a brilliant Green) on matrix of Granite Pegmatite, Feldspar or Quartz which fluoresces a Ruby Red. The matrix may also contain Muscovite Mica, Beryl and Garnet. Occasionally these specimens will also contain brilliant Yellow/Orange areas of Fluorapatite. Every reasonable effort has been made to describe and photograph each specimen as accurately as possible. Unless otherwise noted the following pictures were taken with a Kodak DC215 digital camera and a 12 watt Short Wave Ultra Violet light.
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This specimen looks like a slice of water melon! Bright Green outside with a Ruby Red center and even dark seeds. The dark spots are actually small patches of Garnet. This is a very nice thumbnail specimen. The Green is a coating of Hyalite. The Red is most likely Calcite. Measuring 1 X 1 inch and weighing 0.8 ounce. #FL0902102 $40.00 |
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A nice specimen of Hyalite on Granite. The Granite fluoresces a deep Red. The pictures do not do this specimen justice. It measures about 2 1/2 X 2 inches and weighs 3.7 ounce. #FL0902101 $20.00 |
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contains areas of Muscovite Mica. Measuring 2 3/4 X 1 1/4 inch and weighs 2.9 ounce. #FL0902103 $20.00 |
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A good size thumbnail specimen which is Ruby Red with patches of Green Hyalite. Measuring 2 1/2 X 1 1/2 inch and weighing 1.4 ounce. #FL0902104 $20.00 |
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This specimen is Tri-color! The matrix is a red with Green Hyalite and a large spot of Orange Fluorapatite on one end. The specimen measures 2 1/2 x 2 inches and weighs 3 ounces. This would be a welcome addition to any collection. # FL0902105 $75.00
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