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Galena on Fluorite

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A fine druse of gemmy colourless Calcite crystals mostly covers purple stepped habit Fluorite crystals, with a single cubo-octahedral crystal of bright metallic Galena measuring to 1.7cm, and some smaller crystals. Classic combination specimen from Blackdene Mine, Weardale, Co. Durham.

Product details

Species
Fluorite, GalenaAbout Fluorite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 11.0 x 3.2 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
UK, England, Blackdene MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$3,000.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Fluorite
Mineral guide
Learn about Fluorite
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 Blackdene Mine, UK
from Blackdene Mine, UK - purple to lavender cubes with glassy faces, color zoning, and UV fluorescence; a classic Weardale specimen for collectors.