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JFD74AO0: Although Berbes is relatively monotonous in terms of the appearance of its fluorites, in some areas very different pieces came out, like this one, with an extraordinary luster and a more violet color than usual in Berbes. In fact, one might think that it comes from the Emilio Mine due to its great transparency, but fortunately it is well documented: I bought it in Playa Vega from a local vendor ('El Nene') before the Emilio Mine had even entered production.
Berbes mining area, Berbes, Ribadesella, Comarca del Oriente, Principality of Asturias (Asturias) Spain (±1980)
Specimen size: 7.4 × 7.4 × 3.9 cm = 2.91” × 2.91” × 1.54”
Main crystal size: 1 × 0.8 cm = 0.39” × 0.31”
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