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Fluorite (yellow) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

 
Fluorite (yellow) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Fluorite (yellow) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Fluorite (yellow) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Fluorite (yellow) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite (yellow) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorite (yellow) from Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 81509
Mineral:Fluorite (yellow)
Locality:Hilton Mine, Scordale, 4 km NE of Hilton, Cumbria, England
Description:Classic specimen of many lustrous transparent yellow cubic fluorite crystals to 14 mm completely covering one face of a plate of colorless quartz crystals to 15 mm. The fluorite crystals fluoresce bright violet under longwave ultraviolet illumination. Ex. John Rakovan collection #191; originally acquired from Everett Harrington
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:4-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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