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Fluorite from Grove Rake Mine, Rookhope District, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite from Grove Rake Mine, Rookhope District, Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite from Grove Rake Mine, Rookhope District, Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite from Grove Rake Mine, Rookhope District, Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Grove Rake Mine, Rookhope District, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 51516
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Grove Rake Mine, Rookhope District, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Transparent cubic fluorite crystals with pale-gray color (almost colorless) and satin luster on the crystal faces. The fluorite crystals are interpenetrant-twinned and fluoresce violet under UV illumination. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:3-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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