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Fluorite, Siderite, Galena, Quartz, Calcite

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Fluorite, siderite, galena, quartz, and calcite, 17 cm, from the Boltsburn mine, Weardale County, Durham, England. Ex Merrill Paine collection; originally collected ca. 1900.

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SpeciesFluorite, Galena, Calcite, Quartz, Siderite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUK, England, Boltsburn Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 142
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Joe Kielbaso

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Merrill PaineNot 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 Boltsburn Mine
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Locality guide
Boltsburn Mine
Boltsburn Mine, UK - a classic Weardale locality known for large, color-zoned fluorite cubes with siderite, galena, and quartz pockets, prized by collectors.