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Fluorite from Smalldale Pipe, Castleton, Derbyshire, England

 
Fluorite from Smalldale Pipe, Castleton, Derbyshire, England

Fluorite from Smalldale Pipe, Castleton, Derbyshire, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 39896
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Smalldale Pipe, Castleton, Derbyshire, England
Description:Pale-purple to white fluorite crystals up to 20 mm on edge with brown specks scattered on the surfaces, probably the altered remnants of pyrite microcrystals. The fluorite crystals are cubic form with lustrous faces composed of many smaller cubic faces. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #4494, collected in 1981 accompanied by Dr. Trevor Ford
Overall Size:10x7x5 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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