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Fluorite from Blue Circle Quarry, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite from Blue Circle Quarry, Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite from Blue Circle Quarry, Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Blue Circle Quarry, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 37053
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Blue Circle Quarry, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Transparent cubic fluorite crystals with several exhibiting penetration twins. The fluorite is internally zoned with purple centers and green outer layers. Fluoresces bright violet under UV illumination.
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:4-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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