Calcite with Fluorite, Quartz
specimen number:
1653315
location:
Weardale, Co. Durham, England, UK
description:
Colorless semi lustrous rhombohedral crystals of slightly translucent calcite measuring to 2.0 cm in size across a matrix of crystallized fluorite. Quartz and pyrite are present on the backside of the piece. Some damage is present. The calcite is fluorescent.
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