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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SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 142

Known provenance

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.
Regional guide
Fluorite from Boltsburn Mine
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