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ROCK & GEM FIELD GUIDE

Alien Eye Fluorite

BY DR. STUART MILLS & PAM FREEMAN

Alien eye fluorite is a variety of fluorite that’s become a cult favorite among collectors. Black outer zones surround intense, emerald-green-colored diamond shapes at the center of the crystal that resemble extraterrestrial alien eyes.

Under backlight, alien eyes even give off a menacing, otherworldly glow.

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