Fluorite & Calcite

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Fluorite & Calcite

Heights Mine, Westgate, Weardale, Co. Durham, England

Reference: 939

Attractive fluorite/ calcite/ galena combination with clear lustrous fluorite crystals (largest 7mm), many twinned, indispersersed with galena and cream coloured calcite crystals. A last stage layer of aragonite coats some of the fluorite. Wonderful red and blue colours in SW UV light.

Formula- Fluorite: CaF₂ ; Calcite: CaCO_{3 ;} Galena : PbS

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 100x90x45mm

Size: Large Cabinet (L)