Mineral inclusions can be fun. The included mineral is often pristine, but can be difficult to photograph. This fluorite in quartz from Madagascar was one of a number found a few years ago. They still appear for sale from time to time, but don’t appear to be all that common.

Fluorite in quartz, Amborompotsy, Madagascar. Photo width 5mm. Stack of 80 images.

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