Name/Title
FluoriteEntry/Object ID
78.63.26Description
Chemical Composition: CaF2
Crystal System: Tetragonal System
Description: Common Name: Fluorite
Group Name:
Chemistry: CaF2
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Description: Dark purple crystals in semi-planar formation (large-sized, 'chunky' crystals). Delmar: "Purple cubes of fluorite arranged in a sheet-like array. Cubes vary in size, and no complete cubes are visible."Collection
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.63Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Crystal CollectionAcquisition Method
DonationDimensions
Width
13-1/2 inDepth
4 inLength
20 inDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest pointsLocation
Location
Display Case
FS-4-BRoom
Frieda Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
ExhibitMoved By
Ian C.Date
January 29, 2025Notes
Major mineral groups installationLocation
Shelf
CS-F-5Room
Curation StorageBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
StorageMoved By
CuratorDate
February 16, 2024
