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Sphalerite, Fluorite Siderite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Sphalerite, Fluorite Siderite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Sphalerite, Fluorite Siderite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 19428
Mineral:Sphalerite, Fluorite Siderite
Locality:Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Showy specimen of black sphalerite coated with cubic, purple fluorite crystals up to 7 mm and yellow siderite. The fluorite fluoresces violet under UV illumination. Ex. Westtown School (West Chester, Pa.) Collection no. 5940 (ca. 1880).
Overall Size:8x8x3 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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