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Fluorite - twinned crystals from Frazer's Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite - twinned crystals from Frazer's Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite - twinned crystals from Frazer's Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, County Durham, England

Fluorite - twinned crystals from Frazer's Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite - twinned crystals from Frazer's Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 30616
Mineral:Fluorite - twinned crystals
Locality:Frazer's Hush Mine, Rookhope, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Pristine cluster of cubic fluorite crystals with extraordinary violet color that appears to be glowing (must be seen in person). The crystals are all interpenetrant twins. Fluoresces violet under UV illumination. Ex. Roland W. Thomas (UK)
Overall Size:7x6x4 cm
Crystals:2-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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