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Fluorite var. Blue John from (Castleton), Derbyshire, England

 
Fluorite var. Blue John from (Castleton), Derbyshire, England

Fluorite var. Blue John from (Castleton), Derbyshire, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 37642
Mineral:Fluorite var. Blue John
Locality:(Castleton), Derbyshire, England
Description:Polished slab of banded purple-to-colorless fluorite. This variety of fluorite is known as Blue John and has been mined for use in carving and decorative items for over a hundred years. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:9x6x.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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