Fluorite

Heights Quarry, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham, England

1975

Fine display specimen of Heights fluorite. The colour is unusual, best described as a pale lilac/purple with some zoning, the central areas of the crystal faces showing a degree of frosting.  Interespersed between the fluorite crystals are small calcite crystals and in some places weathered dark siderite. Ex Ray Richardson collection with a sawn base. photographs are taken in daylight.

Formula: Fluorite CaF2; Calcite CaCO3

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 170x115x50mm

Size: Large Cabinet (L)

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