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Fluorite (twinned crystals) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

 
Fluorite (twinned crystals) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Fluorite (twinned crystals) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 54710
Mineral:Fluorite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England
Description:Transparent yellow cubic interpenetrant-twinned fluorite crystals with pitted crystal faces where the fluorite grew around another mineral, possibly pyrite, which dissolved away. Ex. John Lawson (1942-2024) and Robert Lawson
Overall Size:4.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:22-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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