Fluorite over Siderite from (West Pastures Mine), Weardale District, County Durham, England
Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 73798
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| Mineral: | Fluorite over Siderite
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| Locality: | (West Pastures Mine), Weardale District, County Durham, England |
| Description: | Lustrous transparent bi-colored interconnected cubic fluorite crystals to 38 mm over brown siderite. The fluorite crystals are yellow with thin purple outer zones and fluoresce violet under SW UV illumination. Probably from the West Pastures Mine. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R304 |
| Overall Size: | 9.5x6.5x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 4-38 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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