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Bi-colored Fluorite xls (fluorescent) Dr. S. Moreton Coll.
- Joseph Brown's Crosscut, Greenlaws Mine, Daddry Shield, Weardale, Co. Durham, England
- Cabinet, 13.3 x 11.0 x 9.5 cm
- Start Time: 08/14/2020 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/20/2020 6:55:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $626
Item Description
An impressive, large sculptural cluster of intergrown fluorite cubes from this old well-known lead mine in the famous Weardale area. The striking large cubes reach 7.4 cm on edge. The moderately translucent crystals, with bright satin lustre and interesting stepped-growth faces appear to be very dark purple in normal light. BUT - backlighting reveals the cubes have pretty bi-colored lavender hues in the interior. Ex Dr. Stephen Moreton Collection, collected in 2003 and illustrated in the MINDAT Photo Gallery for the locale with a 2018 photo. Dr. Moreton was the author of a 2005 article on the mine in the Journal of the Russell Society. This historic mine was active from 1850-1884, but was reopened in 2010 with the purpose of collecting fluorite specimens and studying the deposits around Weardale (MINDAT). This sculptural large fluorite has two fine display views. BRIGHT fluorescence! Valued $2000-2500
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Bidding History
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| $626 | 08/20/2020 6:49:48 pm (CDT) |
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