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Calcite, Fluorite, Sphalerite, Galena

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A very LARGE and RICH old Weardale piece, with dozens of cubes of gemmy purple fluorite interspersed with platy calcites. Under fluorescent light, the calcites glow pink and of course the fluorites are an intense bright purple (this is after all the locality which lent its fluorites to discovery of the phenomenon of fluorescence!). The fluorite crystals measure to 0.7 cm on edge. 18 x 11.2 x 7.4 cm

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions18.0 x 11.2 x 7.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Durham
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