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Posted by: Mrs.CP Nov 25 2007, 01:49 PM

Sweet day on the digs!
Check out some of the sweet purple Fluorite I got while out digging with Anita.

This small Fluorite plate is going to clean up nicely. After cleaning it off more, they look to be very deep purple.
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Posted by: Mrs.CP Nov 25 2007, 01:52 PM

This cool little piece has deep purple on every tip making it look like a mountain range.

I love prospecting in Colorado!!
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Posted by: faaus Nov 25 2007, 03:05 PM

Cool finds in more ways than one! Congratulations ladies!

Posted by: Mrs.CP Nov 26 2007, 06:52 AM

Thanks Faaus, sure was a fun day. smile.gif

Posted by: Mrs.CP Nov 28 2007, 02:24 PM

Here is another small Fluorite plate.

We still need to clean them all up a bit.
More pictures of different Fluorite finds coming soon.
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Posted by: ColoradoProspector Dec 1 2007, 09:55 AM

OOOOOOOOOOO Nice ones hun' cool.gif

Now off to the cleaning bench for the first and last in the pics.......
Let me at em'! laugh.gif

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Posted by: Mrs.CP Dec 2 2007, 12:47 PM

Thanks Dan. smile.gif
I have some other combination ones, but I havent gotten pictures of those yet.

Here is a bigger Fluorite. This is the front view.
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Posted by: Mrs.CP Dec 2 2007, 12:48 PM

Back view.
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This one also need some cleaning up still.

 

Posted by: Mrs.CP Dec 14 2007, 12:12 PM

It was 8 below 0 the other morning so too cold to dig right now, but good weather for staying inside to clean goodies. Here are a few more that are getting a cleaning.

After a closer look at that last plate, it seems there were a few baby blue Fluorites hiding out. Nature was kind on this dig! wub.gif

 

Posted by: cornwall84 Dec 14 2007, 04:42 PM

Hi Denise, I used to go fishing at a dam in the pennines and the gravel road into it was all fluorite its very pretty material biggrin.gif biggrin.gif ,it was used over here as a flux in the steel industries smelters.
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Posted by: faaus Dec 14 2007, 08:11 PM

Very pretty rocks!

It sure must have been cold to turn that pyrite blue! Y'all need to turn up the heat a bit.

faaus (astute mineralogist) (ass-toot rockhound) aw heck, gold prospector!

Posted by: Mrs.CP Jan 17 2008, 10:27 AM

You crack me up Faaus! The blue ones are my favorite.....

Here is an amazing Fluorite Anita found and gave to Dan for his birthday several years back. Its purple on the one side, and powder blue on the other, with snow white Microcline on the bottom.
wub.gif Weighs just under 2 pounds! Sure is a pretty one!



Come on CP........Lets see its pretty blue side! Flip it around would you please?
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Posted by: ColoradoProspector Jan 21 2008, 02:29 PM

Ok......... rolleyes.gif biggrin.gif

 

Posted by: ColoradoProspector Jan 21 2008, 02:30 PM

Here is one a little bit closer........my fluorite has goosebumps. tongue.gif
Guess it was kinda cold! laugh.gif

 

Posted by: mystic mining Jan 26 2008, 06:19 PM

Hi Dan & Denise very nice and great pics. Would love to go to that spot with you. wub.gif

Posted by: Mrs.CP Jan 28 2008, 01:32 PM

QUOTE (ColoradoProspector @ Jan 21 2008, 01:30 PM)
Here is one a little bit closer........my fluorite has goosebumps.  tongue.gif
Guess it was kinda cold!  laugh.gif

OOOOOOOOOO .....You nailed that last Fluorite picture Dan! Good Job!
Not only does your Fluorite have goosebumps, but so does your wife now after looking at that picture .....hehe

(Sets picture as background on puter)

 

Posted by: ColoradoProspector Mar 6 2008, 09:41 AM

Here is another fluorite that is said to be less than a common occurence........ ohmy.gif
Fluorites on amazonites and it's "mashed" in with smokey quartz too tongue.gif

 

Posted by: Mrs.CP Mar 7 2008, 03:12 PM

ohmy.gif Your pictures blow me away Dan! Excelent color combination!

Here is another look at some Fluorites occuring in an unusual place.
(Pepppered on Smokey Quartz)

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~Dont you just love Colorado Fluorites!?~

 

Posted by: Mrs.CP Mar 7 2008, 03:14 PM

Here is a picture thats not so close so you can see the Fluorites on the Microcline.
Dont want to leave any out.

This is a great combo specimen!!
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Posted by: Mrs.CP Apr 29 2008, 09:59 AM

Here is one of the Fluorites from page 1 cleaned up more.
Nice purple!

 

Posted by: Mrs.CP May 19 2008, 06:14 AM

<------------Proud mom! happy.gif

Timmy is so thrilled with his Fluorite find, that I told him I would share a picture with everyone to see.
Good job Timmy, your a natural born digger.
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Posted by: Mrs.CP Jun 4 2008, 06:04 AM

Quentin knows Timmy likes Fluorites, so he gave him this one from his claim.
Some kids have all the luck!...hehe biggrin.gif

 

Posted by: Mrs.CP Aug 22 2008, 03:33 PM

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Maybe you all like your Fluorites to come with more Microcline?...hehe
Here is one with a purple and a white Fluorite.

 

Posted by: ASTROBLEME Aug 13 2009, 05:20 PM

Dear CP:

Those are certainly some nice fluorite specimens. I was laughing out loud reading about the ones with goose bumps because it was too cold. While prospecting for uranium, a couple of years ago, I came across some "hot fluorite" specimens in float as I looked for the orebody. The sandstone was impregnated with purple fluorite and uranium ore. Here's a photo of the float that I encountered and it really sets of the Geiger counter!

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ASTROBLEME

Posted by: ColoradoProspector Aug 14 2009, 07:06 PM

Very nice Johnny,

Thanks, we try to keep them warmer now though.
That sure is a "hot" purple too......don't burn your finger! biggrin.gif

So now we have hot and cold fluorites in here. happy088.gif Just don't let em' play together or the temp change could crack em both! smiley-laughing021.gif
Thanks for sharing the pic Johnny.....and how did the uranium prospecting go that year?

CP

Posted by: ColoradoProspector Sep 6 2009, 12:26 PM

This one is a tiny lil Colorado fluorite we found recently in an unexpected local.
Very small and looks clear with a nice cube form and some purple or blue phantoms. So small it's hard to tell which color. cool.gif


Posted by: Mrs.CP Mar 24 2010, 12:27 PM

Here is another sweet Fluorite combo specimen out of Teller county. This piece contains a big Green and pink Fluorite on the bottom, Microcline with tiny quartz crystals, a Hematite after Siderite (pseudomorph), and a sweet Amazonite on the side. Its approx. 3" long and 1 1/2" tall.

Here are a few pictures of different views. This one will clean up nicely!!! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif bop.gif





You can learn more about http://www.coloradoprospector.com/Gems&Minerals/Fluorite.html on our "Colorado Gems and Minerals" section of the website.

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Posted by: Mrs.CP Jul 11 2010, 02:52 PM

smiley-shocked003.gif Look out!! Attack of the purple phantom



Wowser!! Love those knock out minis!! happy112.gif Sometimes big surprises do come in small packages!!

Posted by: ColoradoProspector Jul 11 2010, 06:50 PM

Sweet one Denise! Nice picture. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Posted by: swizz Jul 12 2010, 06:41 PM

This is a piece I found somewhere in North Park, CO. I think it has Calcite attached.


Posted by: Mrs.CP Jul 13 2010, 05:53 AM

QUOTE (swizz @ Jul 12 2010, 06:41 PM) *
This is a piece I found somewhere in North Park, CO. I think it has Calcite attached.



thumbsupsmileyanim.gif Great find, and sweet color! I have seen some that color from Teller county glow in the dark. smiley-shocked003.gif

Posted by: Mrs.CP Jul 31 2010, 05:42 AM

Here is a side view of the Fluorite on post #28 on page 2 of this thread. This little piece continues to amaze me!! cloud9.gif

Can you see what Im seeing in this pic?



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Posted by: swizz Jul 31 2010, 06:01 AM

QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Jul 31 2010, 06:42 AM) *
Can you see what I'm seeing in this pic?


If I'm not mistaken - Double refraction. Cooler than the other side of the pillow!
What a coincidence, I just learned (last night) about this effect in my Rocks and Minerals Guide which I bought two days ago.
Not all crystals have this effect. The crystal splits light into two rays: Ordinary, which doesn't deviate and Extraordinary which shifts when the crystal is rotated.
Creates that wicked cool effect. Neat pic!!!

Posted by: Mrs.CP Jul 31 2010, 06:46 AM

Great info Chris! Sounds like a good book. This Fluorite is definately a keeper! Your right, it cant be seen from all angles. The effect from the smaller Fluorite attached on the back, just popped in there when I turned it..... Along with more detail on the backside of the larger one. happy088.gif

Now one can see why Fluorites are one of my favorites!
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Posted by: Mrs.CP Jan 30 2014, 11:21 AM

excited.gif I really like this thread!! Some sweet Fluorite finds. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif
Here is a larger example of the great green Fluorites found here in Colorado. This piece fills the palm of my hand. Lots of fractures but definately a keeper. It even has a smaller purple Fluorite under the green ones.






 

Posted by: swizz Jan 31 2014, 05:56 AM

really cool piece.... and big crystals!
I have a great Fluorite/Smokey on Microline specimen that I bought from Q and will have to try a photo session one of these days.

Posted by: Mrs.CP Jan 31 2014, 03:59 PM

thumbsupsmileyanim.gif char098.gif I love those combo specimens!! excited.gif

Posted by: leonard Feb 1 2014, 05:42 PM

Speaking of fluorite, I've posted this before but some of the newbies might not have seen it.

http://golddredger.com/fluoritemine/fluorsparmine1.htm

It's since been totally reclaimed and no longer there.
Leonard


Posted by: burrell Feb 1 2014, 07:29 PM

In the stair way to the top on the double beam it almost looks like a pair of ears on some critter looking back at ya

Posted by: MikeS Feb 1 2014, 09:25 PM

Here is one for you Mrs.CP. A blocky, heart-shaped fluorite on quartz.


Posted by: Mrs.CP Feb 1 2014, 09:57 PM

thumbsupsmileyanim.gif Sweet heart shaped Fluorite Mike! Even looks like a bit of Microcline at the bottom of it.
Thanks for sharing your cool find with us. signs021.gif

Posted by: MikeS Feb 19 2014, 10:57 PM

I made a video of the minerals my friends and I have found rockhounding for fun. First half of the video shows Quartz, Goethite, Amozonite and Topaz. Last half shows Fluorites including some very large colorful specimens and a large smokey quartz set on feldspar.
http://youtu.be/GGMAx2sgoB8

Posted by: Crusty Feb 20 2014, 07:33 AM

QUOTE (MikeS @ Feb 19 2014, 09:57 PM) *
I made a video of the minerals my friends and I have found rockhounding for fun. First half of the video shows Quartz, Goethite, Amozonite and Topaz. Last half shows Fluorites including some very large colorful specimens and a large smokey quartz set on feldspar. http://youtu.be/GGMAx2sgoB8


That's an impressive collection of "rocks!" thumbsupsmileyanim.gif


Posted by: Mrs.CP Feb 20 2014, 08:52 AM

Great finds Mike!! Those will clean up really nice. Sweet baby blue Fluorite, one of my favorites!! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif signs021.gif

Posted by: MikeS Sep 14 2014, 05:40 PM

Here is video of some of my recent Fluorite finds. The first half of them are light purple with gold colored sparkles, they have some of the best clarity and luster that I have found in the area. We are finding them with smokies and Microcline. The second half are blue with blue sparkles and phantoms inside. We are finding these with the Goethite and Quartz. There is no audio with the video, so don't stress, your speakers are likely working just fine. eating-popcorn-03.gif thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scGCgsZ4YjI

Posted by: NewRockHounder Sep 14 2014, 07:16 PM

You Bas... great scores man, I'm jealous. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Posted by: MikeS Sep 14 2014, 07:35 PM

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You Bas... great scores man, I'm jealous. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif


These next few pics will likely inflame the jealousy. lol.
These are some previous finds. They have been cleaned and trimmed by the pros.
Nice to see them at a mineral show.



Posted by: Woody Sep 14 2014, 08:44 PM

Wow Mike,

I'm very impressed with your Fluorite collection. I had not seen these videos before, glad I happened to look just now. It also looks like all of your Fluorite is home grown in Colorado. To me that makes them even more impressive. Nice job, keep them coming.

Something funny..... I literally just sat down to the computer to start putting together my Fluorite Collection video. I am in the process of making a video that shows the many different types and properties of Fluorite.
What a coincident. But don't worry, mine will not be as impressive as yours.

Very enjoyable, Woody.

Posted by: MikeS Sep 14 2014, 09:19 PM

QUOTE (Woody @ Sep 14 2014, 09:44 PM) *
It also looks like all of your Fluorite is home grown in Colorado. I am in the process of making a video that shows the many different types and properties of Fluorite.


Not only is it all from Colorado, it's all from what is now my first claim, staked earlier this year. It's the gift that keeps on giving so far. Can't wait to see your video. Here is an odd property of fluorite: When I was camping I threw some broken pieces of Fluorite in a empty chilli can and heated them on the fire. We were trying to see if we could melt them since the melting temp is very low. They melted some but they glowed a green/blue light and were amazingly bright.

Posted by: Mrs.CP Sep 15 2014, 07:05 AM

Fantastic Fluorite finds Mike!! smiley-clapping.gif thumbsupsmileyanim.gif
Looks like your claim is treating you right and yielding some awesome pieces. Love the colors! Congrats on the finds.

Posted by: MikeS Mar 23 2015, 09:21 PM

Here is a few Fluorite finds from the claim yesterday.










Posted by: NewRockHounder Mar 24 2015, 12:03 AM

Nice Mike. thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Wish I had some place to dig.

Colin

Posted by: Dave S. Jun 25 2015, 08:22 PM

Some Flourites from Pikes peak granite. They are cracked and included. But they have a wonderful lavender color, with hints of green.
















Posted by: MikeS Jun 20 2016, 08:39 PM

Over the weekend I went up to the claim and met up with friends to search for where the topaz came from. We didn't find any more topaz but I did find a pegmatite exposure that had not been looked at yet. I worked this new pegmatite for most of the weekend and it produced a few fluorite crystals and about a hundred quartz crystals most of which were double terminated, tabular/flat and included with goethite and mica making them sparkle several different colors.

Here is my best find from the peg, a pale green fluorite with a cluster of quartz attached.





Some of the quartz crystals.



This smokey has a microcline crystal attached and a white phantom inside. The termination was a little damaged by nature.



Dave and Jason working the peg material.








Posted by: fenixsmom Jun 21 2016, 10:37 AM

That is awesome Mikey! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif

Posted by: Crusty Jun 21 2016, 03:12 PM

Nice looking stuff!!

Posted by: Denise Jun 24 2016, 11:34 AM

Sweet Fluorite finds! happy112.gif smiley-clapping.gif Looks like you all were having a blast finding the goodies that day!

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