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Fluorite from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

 
Fluorite from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 19329
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England
Description:Transparent to translucent yellow fluorite crystals, many are interpenetrant twinned crystals. Fluoresces violet under strong UV illumination. All crystals lustrous and undamaged.
Overall Size:5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:5-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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