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Stink-Fluss
A variety of Fluorite
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About Stink-Fluss
Formula:
CaF2
Name:
From the German for "stink" and "flow" in allusion to the odor and the nature as fluorite (Flusspath).
A dark violet to blackish variety of fluorite, especially from Wölsendorf, Germany, that emits an odor of HF and ozone upon grinding due to the internal presence of free fluorine gas and colloidal calcium and the interaction of components with water upon grinding.
The German name "Stinkspat" translates as "stink spar".
The German name "Stinkspat" translates as "stink spar".
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
30325 (as Stink-Fluss)
1576 (as Fluorite)
1576 (as Fluorite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:30325:9 (as Stink-Fluss)
mindat:1:1:1576:5 (as Fluorite)
mindat:1:1:1576:5 (as Fluorite)
Chemistry of Stink-Fluss
Mindat Formula:
CaF2
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Stink-Fluss
Other Language Names for Stink-Fluss
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 13 photos of Stink-Fluss associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 13 photos of Stink-Fluss associated with Uraninite | UO2 |
| 9 photos of Stink-Fluss associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| 5 photos of Stink-Fluss associated with Dussertite | BaFe3+3(AsO4)(AsO3OH)(OH)6 |
| 5 photos of Stink-Fluss associated with Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| 5 photos of Stink-Fluss associated with Mottramite | PbCu(VO4)(OH) |
| 4 photos of Stink-Fluss associated with Sklodowskite | Mg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 6H2O |
| 3 photos of Stink-Fluss associated with Dewindtite | H2Pb3(UO2)6O4(PO4)4 · 12H2O |
| 3 photos of Stink-Fluss associated with Fluorite | CaF2 |
| 3 photos of Stink-Fluss associated with 'Eisenkiesel' | SiO2 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Stink-Fluss
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References for Stink-Fluss
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Localities for Stink-Fluss
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The Locality List
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Canada | |
| International Geological Congress ... |
| Spence (1930) | |
| Thomson J. E. (1943) |
| Hogarth et al. (1972) |
China | |
| Guolong Huang et al. (2010) |
| Shaohua Shi et al. (2011) |
| Yunhuai Lin (1986) |
France | |
| Chollet Pascal Collection |
| OLLIC Pascal Collection |
| Yves Mourey Collection |
| perso.wanadoo.fr/rare.microminerals |
| M. Arliguie collection |
| www.fluorites.com |
| MAURY (S) +1 other reference |
| MAURY (S) | |
Germany | |
| 90. +1 other reference |
| Haas (n.d.) |
| Peter Haas collection +1 other reference | |
| Teuscher |
| Haas (n.d.) | |
| Baumann et al. (2000) |
| Vollstädt et al. (1991) |
Poland | |
| Sofia Mathauser's post at ... |
Spain | |
| Gutiérrez et al. (2009) |
| Joan Rosell (2021) |
Clara Mine, Oberwolfach, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg Region, Baden-Württemberg, Germany