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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 63880
Mineral:	Fluorite (interpenetrant-twinned crystals)
Locality:	Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England
Description:	Interpenetrant-twinned transparent yellow cubic fluorite crystals with no matrix on the bottom. The fluorite crystals have vivid yellow color, not like the pale yellow fluorite that is commonly found at this mine. Fluoresces under SW UV illumination.
Overall Size:	3.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:	22-27 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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