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Fluorite with Quartz from Frazer's Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite with Quartz from Frazer's Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Quartz from Frazer's Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 14127
Mineral:Fluorite with Quartz
Locality:Frazer's Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Single crystal of cubic purple fluorite crystal 3.5 cm on edge with scattered transparent quartz crystals up to 3 mm overgrown on two faces of the fluorite. The quartz crystals are like tiny jewels. The fluorite fluoresces violet under UV illumination.
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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