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Fluorite from Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite from Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Fluorite from Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 25020
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England
Description:Pristine specimen covered with transparent, green fluorite crystals. Many of the crystals are penetrating twins. The fluorite fluoresces violet under SW UV illumination. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:14x12x10 cm
Crystals:3-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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