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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 25058
Mineral:Fluorite Galena, Quartz
Locality:Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England
Description:Showy cluster of transparent, green fluorite crystals up to 12 mm with sugary coating of colorless quartz microcrystals up to .6 mm throughout. Scattered around are gray galena crystals up to 5 mm. Great specimen - Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:20x13x8 cm
Crystals:.2-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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