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Fluorite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite (interpenetrant twinned crystals) from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 53141
Mineral:Fluorite (interpenetrant twinned crystals)
Locality:Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Lustrous transparent purple fluorite crystals that fluoresce bright violet under UV illumination. The fluorite crystals are rectangular form and many are interpenetrant-twinned. Ex. Ray Woodman (1927-2021) collection
Overall Size:4x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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