Fluorite with Quartz
specimen number:
7991718
location:
Weardale, Co. Durham, England, UK
description:
Lustrous gemmy cubic crystals of fluorite to 1.5 cm on edge across the top of this matrix with crystallized quartz. Minimal cleaving present, this seen in the video. Many of the crystals exhibit penetration twinning. Typical for the species from this area, this is brilliantly fluorescent.
Size: 13.0 x 9.5 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)
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