Fluorite with Goethite replacing Siderite
specimen number:
1651185
location:
Boltsburn East level, Weardale, Co. Durham, England, UK
description:
Pale yellow to colorless gemmy crystals of fluorite to 1.0 cm in size covering the top side of this matrix. Scattered mostly across the lower part of this matrix are rosettes of what were once crystallized bladed siderite now replaced by goethite. Very slight micro-damage present, this still in good condition. Brightly fluorescent.
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