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Fluorite from East Greenlaws Mine, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite from East Greenlaws Mine, County Durham, England

Fluorite from East Greenlaws Mine, County Durham, England

Fluorite from East Greenlaws Mine, County Durham, England

Fluorite from East Greenlaws Mine, County Durham, England

Fluorite from East Greenlaws Mine, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from East Greenlaws Mine, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 63916
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:East Greenlaws Mine, County Durham, England
Description:Large cluster of transparent cubic fluorite crystals that fluoresce violet under SW UV illumination. The fluorite crystals are purple with blue-gray zones, and cloudy inclusions in areas. The crystal luster varies from waxy to vitreous.
Overall Size:9x9x6 cm
Crystals:10-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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