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Fluorite with Calcite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite with Calcite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite with Calcite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite with Calcite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 25057
Mineral:Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Large plate of purple fluorite crystals up to 6 cm on edge, with partial overgrowth of lustrous, colorless calcite crystals up to 15 mm (flattened rhombic crystals). Under UV illumination the calcite fluoresces orange and the fluorite fluoresces violet. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:20x12x7 cm
Crystals:5-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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