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Fluorite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Fluorite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Fluorite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Fluorite from West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 27548
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Plate of translucent, cubic fluorite crystals up to 30 mm with one area of sparse black goethite microcrystals. The fluorite is colorless and slightly purple with yellow central area due to limonite on the rear showing through. One corner cleaved. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); ex. Reuben Haines
Overall Size:12x8x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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