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Fluorite on Siderite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite on Siderite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite on Siderite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite on Siderite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 46040
Mineral:Fluorite on Siderite
Locality:Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Large translucent cubic fluorite crystals up to 38 mm across on crystallized brown siderite layer 10 mm thick. The fluorite crystals have silky to waxy surface luster and fluoresce bright violet under UV illumination.
Overall Size:11x6x6 cm
Crystals:2-38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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