Fluorite Phantom Barite As a mineral specimen or

As a mineral specimen or gemstone Barite can be found in many colors including vibrant reds

These specimens of natural uncut aquamarine occur within a unique matrix of thick mica with a strong yellowish tint

These well preserved and larger-sized fossils originate from the Monterey Formation in California

40-50 million years ago

the Creede Quadrangle in Colorado

Fluorite Phantom Barite As a mineral specimen orFluorite is one of the most variable of all crystalline minerals, occurring in shades of blue, green, purple, red and many other colors corresponding to their physical makeup and conditions when the mineral was formed. The name fluorite comes from its use as a flux, or chemical cleaning agent, in iron smelting and other metallurgy. Pure fluorite is clear, but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent. With a