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Fluorite (interpenetrant twins) from Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite (interpenetrant twins) from Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Fluorite (interpenetrant twins) from Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Fluorite (interpenetrant twins) from Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite (interpenetrant twins) from Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 41685
Mineral:Fluorite (interpenetrant twins)
Locality:Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England
Description:Beautiful transparent emerald-green cubic fluorite crystals with no matrix attached and exhibiting interpenetrant twinning. The crystal edges have unusual microfaces that appear textured, but is completely natural. The fluorite fluoresces under UV.
Overall Size:22x18x16 mm
Crystals:13-17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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