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Fluorite, Calcite, Pyrite

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Fluorite crystal with partial overgrowth of calcite and iridescent pyrite, 9 cm, from Cornwall, England (attributed to Wheal Mary Ann, Liskeard District). Ex collection of Clarence S. Bement (1843–1923) #2946; ex American Museum of Natural History; ex Robert C. Linck (1905–1970); John Betts photo.

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SpeciesFluorite, Calcite, Pyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUK, England, Wheal Mary Anne
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 52
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John Betts

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Robert C. Linck (1905–1970)Not disclosed
—American Museum of Natural HistoryNot disclosed
—Clarence S. BementNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
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calcium fluoride with a dazzling color range, cubic and octahedral crystals, and UV fluorescence; prized by collectors for Blue John banding.
Fluorite
Regional guide
Fluorite from Wheal Mary Anne
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Wheal Mary Anne
A collector's guide to Wheal Mary Anne, UK: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 41 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.