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Fluorite from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Fluorite from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Fluorite from Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 36956
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Cambokeels Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England
Description:Interpenetrant twinned fluorite crystals with no matrix attached. The fluorite crystals have silky surface luster and gray-purple color. The top corner is cleanly cleaved. Fluoresces violet under UV illumination. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #4112; ex. R. W. Barstow (UK)
Overall Size:5.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:24-38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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