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Fluorite with Siderite on Sphalerite from Boltsburn Mine, Rookhope, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite with Siderite on Sphalerite from Boltsburn Mine, Rookhope, County Durham, England

Fluorite with Siderite on Sphalerite from Boltsburn Mine, Rookhope, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 27555
Mineral:Fluorite with Siderite on Sphalerite
Locality:Boltsburn Mine, Rookhope, County Durham, England
Description:Cubic crystals of yellow fluorite up to 20 mm partially coated on selected faces with brown siderite crystals up to 1 mm. The fluorite grew on a base of black sphalerite crystals. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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