Fluorite

Fluorite

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Description
The inscription on this sample of fluorite reads “VI-78 Annealed Piece #2...”
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Mineral Sample
Fluorite
Measurements
overall: 10.2 cm x 2 cm; 4 in x 13/16 in
overall: 11/16 in x 3 7/8 in; 1.74625 cm x 9.8425 cm
ID Number
1988.0329.14
accession number
1988.0329
catalog number
1988.0329.14
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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