Fluorite from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England
Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
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Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 79388
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| Mineral: | Fluorite
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| Locality: | Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England |
| Description: | Cluster of lustrous transparent yellow cubic fluorite crystals to 19 mm with concave impression on the bottom where it was attached to surrounding rock. The fluorite crystals fluoresce violet under longwave UV illumination. Ex. Richard Holmes collection |
| Overall Size: | 5x4x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 4-19 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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