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Fluorite from Heights Quarry, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

 
Fluorite from Heights Quarry, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

Fluorite from Heights Quarry, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 63466
Mineral:Fluorite
Locality:Heights Quarry, Westgate, Weardale District, County Durham, England
Description:Lustrous 13 mm transparent green cubic fluorite crystal with a partial fluorite crystal on the bottom where it was attached. The fluorite crystals fluoresce violet under SW UV illumination. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:15x13x13 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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