Fluorite (classic material)

Item Description

A beautiful showy display specimen of fine quality, gemmy to translucent cubes of Fluorite on from recent mining at the historic Greenlaws Mine in Weardale. The largest Fluorite measures 1.4 cm on edge. The majority of the crystals show gorgeous white "snowflake"-esque or "spider web"-like inclusions which give them an almost ethereal quality. I've compared these interesting inclusions to the similar effect seen when ice forms on the windshield of a car. The piece is in great condition, with only a few minor imperfections here and there. Like most Fluorites from the Weardale area, they perform a color change in different temperature lighting showing various shades of purple. Additionally the piece glows under SW UV light, which is often seen in these crystals. A very attractive and eye-catching specimen of this classic contemporary material. Valued at $950 in the inventory. This mine was active from 1850-1884, but was reopened in 2010 with the purpose of collecting Fluorite specimens and studying the deposits around Weardale.