Name: Fluorite with Dolomite
Brand: Crystal Classics
Price: 8500 USD
Availability: InStock

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Fluorite with Dolomite

The West Cumberland Iron Field is known for its famous five ‘iconic’ species, one of which is gemmy blue Fluorite from the Ullcoats mine near the town of Egremont. The others are of course, Baryte, Hematite, Quartz and Dolomite. The combination of blue cubic Fluorite crystals on curved, saddle-shaped, buttermilk-cream Dolomite can only be from co-joined Ullcoats-Florence mines and is one of the most sought-after specimen combinations from the British Isles. Although at first appearance there appear to be two Fluorite crystals, there are in fact five, four being intergrown and all combined are slightly smaller than the adjacent 1.5 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm single crystal. This blue gemmy crystal group has a crust of small, iron-stained, translucent red Fluorite cubes over their rear faces, imparting a brick red tinge to their transparent sky blue interiors. Sitting on an aesthetic bed of Dolomite crystals, this makes the perfect combination. As can be seen on the video there is a slight chip to the main crystal face on the largest crystal, but the overall aesthetics of this specimen are exceptional. Ullcoats mine was (and remains) connected to Florence mine. Almost all blue Fluorite is attributed to Ullcoats although the majority was mined in Florence mine. During the period, ore was trammed underground from Florence across to the Ullcoats shaft. From there it was brought to surface and hence most specimen are attributed to Ullcoats mine. However, at least one pocket of blue Fluorite was found specifically in Ullcoats mine. A really gorgeous West Cumbrian classic specimen.

$8,500.00