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Fluorite from Gillheads Mine, near Skyreholme, North Yorkshire, England

 
Fluorite from Gillheads Mine, near Skyreholme, North Yorkshire, England

Fluorite from Gillheads Mine, near Skyreholme, North Yorkshire, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite from Gillheads Mine, near Skyreholme, North Yorkshire, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 54447
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Gillheads Mine, near Skyreholme, North Yorkshire, England
Description:Transparent yellow cubic fluorite crystals that fluoresce moderately under UV illumination. The fluorite crystals have a satin luster caused by a fine crystallization pattern composed of many microscopic parallel crystal faces.
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:4-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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