XL Fluorite (with daylight fluorescence) Crystals on matrix - Height: 17 cm - Width: 13 cm- 4238 g

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XL Fluorite crystals on matrix from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Stanhope, County Durham, England (U.K.), weighing 4238 g and measuring 17 × 13 × 13 cm, with daylight fluorescence and a gemmy deep purple colour with some galena visible in the middle.

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Description from the seller

Killer oldtimer piece with big good developed purple fluorite crystals and some galena purched in the middle.

Rare phenomenon: daylight fluorescence. The crystals are especially a beautiful gemmy purple then.

Normal light: greyish purple
LW: strong blue
SW: strong white/blue
Daylight: deep purple

The mine closed for good in 1987 and is mostly flooded and inaccessible.



Seller's Story

Private collector since 1993. Exotic and aesthetic minerals, uncommon localities, material especially for the serious COLLECTOR. And above all; QUALITY. Condition is everything! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever regarding the minerals and shipment. Always send directly, safe and solid.. Happy bidding!
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Killer oldtimer piece with big good developed purple fluorite crystals and some galena purched in the middle.

Rare phenomenon: daylight fluorescence. The crystals are especially a beautiful gemmy purple then.

Normal light: greyish purple
LW: strong blue
SW: strong white/blue
Daylight: deep purple

The mine closed for good in 1987 and is mostly flooded and inaccessible.



Seller's Story

Private collector since 1993. Exotic and aesthetic minerals, uncommon localities, material especially for the serious COLLECTOR. And above all; QUALITY. Condition is everything! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever regarding the minerals and shipment. Always send directly, safe and solid.. Happy bidding!
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Details

Main Mineral
XL Fluorite (with daylight fluorescence)
Mineral Form
Crystals on matrix
Weight
4238 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Stanhope, County Durham, England
Country of Origin
U.K.
Height
17 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
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