Fluorite (GEM twins) (classic material)

Item Description

The beautiful and acclaimed Fluorite specimens that have been coming out of the Diana Maria Mine inside the Rogerley Mine (Quarry) in Northern England are some of the most recognized examples of the species extant. The wealth of fine quality, well-crystallized specimens that have come out over the last couple decades provided collectors with a great opportunity to own fantastic Fluorites from one of the most prestigious lead and iron mining districts that dates back to the 13th century! The vivid green color combined with the textbook cubic crystallization and showy display specimens make them highly desirable for collectors. This piece features many sharp, lustrous, well-formed, rich green color, cubic crystals measuring up to 1.5 cm on edge, associated with dark grey octahedral Galena crystal on matrix. The crystals range from virtually WATER-CLEAR to more of a translucent quality on the smaller cubes. The transparent crystals show purple daylight fluorescence in sunlight, like many crystals from this locality. The main crystals at the top of the specimen show the classic penetration twinning for which this material is known. The piece also shows the purple fluorescence under SW UV light that is often seen in Rogerley Fluorites. From the "Queen of Green" Pocket.
Valued $2,000.