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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 27563
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Elongated plate covered on one face with transparent (flawless) purple fluorite crystals. All of the fluorite crystals are interpenetrant twins and fluoresce violet under UV illumination. Hard to photograph - must be seen in person. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); ex. A.E. Foote (1846-1895)
Overall Size:10x5x3 cm
Crystals:2-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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