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Fluorite on Quartz from Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite on Quartz from Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite on Quartz from Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite on Quartz from Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite on Quartz from Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite on Quartz from Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 72300
Mineral:Fluorite on Quartz
Locality:Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Large yellow-green cubic fluorite crystal, with a partial fluorite crystal in the rear edge, surrounded by lustrous translucent colorless quartz crystals to 8 mm. The large fluorite crystal is highly transparent with surfaces composed of smaller faces. Ex. G. McLoughlin collection; originally acquired from Ian Bruce
Overall Size:9x7.5x5 cm
Crystals:3-36 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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