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Fluorite (twinned crystals) from Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite (twinned crystals) from Weardale, County Durham, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite (twinned crystals) from Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 40585
Mineral:Fluorite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Two interpenetrant-twinned purple fluorite crystals that fluoresce bright violet under UV illumination. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #12706; originally acquired in 1981
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:17-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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