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Fluorite from Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite from Weardale, County Durham, England

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 16178
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Rich specimen covered on all sides with transparent, purple fluorite crystals. Many of the fluorite crystals are penetrant twins. Fluoresces bright violet under UV illumination. Ex. J. Durkos collection #713
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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