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Galena with Fluorite

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Several lustrous intergrown Galena crystals, of cubo-octahedral crystal form with complex crystal surfaces. The crystals measure to 4.5cm and have a bright metallic lustre. At the edges there are two partial lilac Fluorite cubes that the Galena has grown on. A classic Blackdene Galena.

Product details

SpeciesFluorite, Galena
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.6 x 9.0 x 5.2 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUK, England, Blackdene Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$550.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Fluorite
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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
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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.