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Fluorite on Quartz from Allenheads, Northumberland, England

 
Fluorite on Quartz from Allenheads, Northumberland, England

Fluorite on Quartz from Allenheads, Northumberland, England

Fluorite on Quartz from Allenheads, Northumberland, England

Fluorite on Quartz from Allenheads, Northumberland, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite on Quartz from Allenheads, Northumberland, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 44585
Mineral:Fluorite on Quartz
Locality:Allenheads, Northumberland, England
Description:Tapered cluster of milky quartz crystals to 25 mm with two rectangular purple fluorite crystals (fluorescent under UV) to 40 mm attached on one side. The cluster is best standing upright, but a plaster support on the rear is for displaying horizontally. ca. 1900
Overall Size:12x8x6 cm
Crystals:2-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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