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Fluorite on Quartz from Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite on Quartz from Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite on Quartz from Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 10983
Mineral:Fluorite on Quartz
Locality:Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Superb specimen of pink cubic crystals of fluorite to 13 mm on colorless quartz crystal matrix. The fluorite fluoresces violet under UV and has partial coating of green chlorite and micro quartz crystals. Outstanding specimen, no damage, very aesthetic.
Overall Size:8x7x3 cm
Crystals:4-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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