Dogtooth Calcite, Fluorite from Pakistan

Dogtooth Calcite, Fluorite - Pakistan

Name: Dogtooth Calcite, Fluorite - Pakistan
Brand: MinerShop
SKU: MSW1403
Price: 200.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$200.00 USD

SKU: MSW1403

Weight and Dimensions

8 oz, 3.75" x 3" x 2.75"

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Honey-colored dogtooth calcite crystals sit atop a fluorite matrix. Phosphorescent and brightly fluorescent all three wavelengths. A beautiful addition to any collection.

"Dogtooth Calcite" is a unique type of crystal and the name refers to the shape of the calcite crystals - a scalenohedral shape which resembles dogs’ teeth. Dogtooth calcite often occurs in caves or environments where the crystals can grow in an open space, such as geodes.

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