Fluorite
specimen number:
4481007
location:
Rogerley mine, Frosterley, Weardale, Co. Durham, England, UK
description:
A very aesthetic specimen from this prolific locality with gemmy glassy green cubic crystals of fluorite, the prominent crystal at top 2.5 cm across and exhibiting twinning, on matrix with galena. Minor quartz present as well. Very minimal micro-cleaving present, this still in really good condition. These crystals exhibit good transparency as shown at the end of the video.
Size: 11.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Tim Sherburn
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