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Fluorite (twinned crystals) from Heights Quarry, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite (twinned crystals) from Heights Quarry, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Fluorite (twinned crystals) from Heights Quarry, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 63465
Mineral:Fluorite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Heights Quarry, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England
Description:Lustrous transparent green cubic fluorite crystals to 14 mm with no matrix on the bottom. The fluorite crystals exhibit interpenetrant twinning and fluoresce violet under SW UV illumination. One corner is chipped. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:18x13x12 mm
Crystals:11-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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