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Fluorite with Quartz from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite with Quartz from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Quartz from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 11551
Mineral:Fluorite with Quartz
Locality:Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England
Description:Large purple cubic crystals of fluorite to 10 cm on edge with sparkling overgrowth of colorless quartz micro crystals. This specimen is fully crystallized on all sides with only contact on the narrow bottom edge. With old label from H. Obodda. Ex. Ben De Wit collection
Overall Size:13x9x5 cm
Crystals:2-10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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