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Fluorite with Quartz from Weardale, Durham, England

 
Fluorite with Quartz from Weardale, Durham, England

Fluorite with Quartz from Weardale, Durham, England

Fluorite with Quartz from Weardale, Durham, England

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 19415
Mineral:Fluorite with Quartz
Locality:Weardale, Durham, England
Description:Cubic crystals of purple-gray fluorite crystals up to 22 mm with overgrowth of colorless quartz crystals up to 5 mm and brown siderite crystals up to 4 mm. The back side is covered with colorless calcite crystals. The fluorite fluoresces violet under UV. From old collection ca. 1890
Overall Size:9x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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