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Fluorite and Galena from Rogerley Mine, Northern Pennine Mountains, Weardale, Durham, England

 
Fluorite and Galena from Rogerley Mine, Northern Pennine Mountains, Weardale, Durham, England

Fluorite and Galena from Rogerley Mine, Northern Pennine Mountains, Weardale, Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite and Galena from Rogerley Mine, Northern Pennine Mountains, Weardale, Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 30772
Mineral:Fluorite and Galena
Locality:Rogerley Mine, Northern Pennine Mountains, Weardale, Durham, England
Description:Large cluster of transparent to translucent green fluorite crystals up to 18 mm with a few metallic galena crystals up to 7 mm. The fluorite fluoresces bright violet under UV illumination. Bottom sawn flat to stand upright without support.
Overall Size:15x13x7 cm
Crystals:3-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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