Galena with Fluorite
specimen number:
8632507
location:
Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, Co. Durham, England, UK
description:
Large lustrous crystal of galena set on matrix with purple crystallized fluorite. The galena crystal is cubic in habit, showing octahedral modifications on the corners. The fluorite crystals are brightly fluorescent. Nice for this classic locality.
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