Fluorite (M1504)
Austria
LOCATION
2nd Cavern, Summit Cleft, Weisseck, Lungau, Salzburg, Austria
SIZE
54 x 38 x 24 mm
DESCRIPTION
This is a very rare sample from the second cavern of the famous Summit Cleft at almost 2700 meters altitude. The discovery is descripted in Mineralogical Record magazine (July/August issue 2010) and you also can find an article about Weisseck here on the website. The light green-blue outer zonings and the lavender centers are typical for the second cavern. The crystals are up to 29 mm on edges, faces show waxy luster.