Mineral pearlPerched on a ‘shell’ of transparent quartz is a perfectly formed pe
Mineral pearlPerched on a ‘shell’ of transparent quartz is a perfectly formed pearl of fluorite (see our coverage at http://tinyurl.com/klcntx3), one of the most versatile minerals in terms of the variety of shapes and colours it occurs in, making it a perennial collector’s favourite. The piece is what is known in the trade as a miniature, measuring 2.2x2x1.3cm.LozImage credit: Rob Lavinsky/iRocks.com -- source link
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