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Fluorite (interpenetrant-twinned crystals) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

 
Fluorite (interpenetrant-twinned crystals) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Fluorite (interpenetrant-twinned crystals) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Fluorite (interpenetrant-twinned crystals) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Fluorite (interpenetrant-twinned crystals) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite (interpenetrant-twinned crystals) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 63881
Mineral:Fluorite (interpenetrant-twinned crystals)
Locality:Hilton Mine, Scordale, Middle Level, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England
Description:Two interpenetrant-twinned transparent yellow cubic fluorite crystals with no matrix. When the fluorite crystals are viewed at the correct angle thin internal phantom-growth zones are visible about 2 mm below the surfaces.
Overall Size:23x19x18 mm
Crystals:14-17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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