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Fluorite (twinned crystals) from South Vein, Heights Mine, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite (twinned crystals) from South Vein, Heights Mine, Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite (twinned crystals) from South Vein, Heights Mine, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 19004
Mineral:Fluorite (twinned crystals)
Locality:South Vein, Heights Mine, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Two twinned crystals of transparent, green fluorite. Scattered on the top faces are small .5 mm quartz crystals. The fluorite is translucent, undamaged and fluoresces violet under UV illumination.
Overall Size:25x25x20 mm
Crystals:13-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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