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Fluorite with Calcite

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An attractive largish grouping of lustrous slightly translucent purple cubic fluorite crystals, these accented nicely with colorless gemmy rhombohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 2.5 cm in size. This is in good condition with very minimal cleaving present. Brightly fluorescent.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Fluorite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.5 x 12.0 x 9.5 cm
Added on10/14/2025
LocalityUK, England, Blackdene Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.
Calcite
Regional guide
Calcite from Blackdene Mine
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Locality guide
Blackdene Mine
Blackdene Mine, UK — Weardale classic for purple fluorite cubes with galena and calcite; famed cabinet pieces and finite supply since the mine closed.