Fluorite from Rampgill Mill, Nenthead, Alston Moor, England, UK - image 1
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Fluorite from Rampgill Mill, Nenthead, Alston Moor, England, UK

A limestone matric has been covered with a solid mass of jet black Sphalerite crystals. Sitting atop these are a bed of very pale yellow with a slight purple tint to some of the Fluorite crystals.

Boundary Cross vein, Rampgill Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England.

Catalogue No.241

Product details

SpeciesFluoriteSphalerite
Added on05/13/2026
LocalityUK, England, Rampgill Mill

Owners

Ben Creighton
Ben Creighton
United Kingdom
Current owner
Acquired
2024
Member since 2026

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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.
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