Fluorite

LOCATION:

Boltsburn Mine, Rookhope District, Weardale, County Durham, North Pennines, England

DESCRIPTION:

Lustrous, transparent, pale-lavender, penetration-twinned cubes of Fluorite to 23 mm, with complex, beveled edges. It is accented with small, clear Quartz crystals, some doubly terminated. The reverse is incomplete, otherwise it is in very good condition. This color is a bit unusual. These Fluorites are strongly fluorescent. There are several labels, including some from Mineralogical Research Company. ex. George Hesselbacher collection.

SIZE: 32 x 30 x 28 mm overall (Miniature)

COLLECTION: ex. Carolyn Seitz collection