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Fluorite (twinned) with Siderite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Fluorite (twinned) with Siderite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 10255
Mineral:Fluorite (twinned) with Siderite
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Cluster of translucent purple twinned cubic crystals of fluorite to 10 mm. One side has selective coating of tan siderite crystals. Fluorite fluoresces purple under UV illumination. Traded with Seaman in 1955. Ex. David Seaman, American Museum of Natural History
Overall Size:10x6x5 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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