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Fluorite

Old Towns Quarry, Middridge, Newton Aycliffe. Co. Durham, England

Reference: 1329

Excellent example of unusual reticulated fluorite. Cavity in dolomitic limestone show sharp elongated fluorite crystals most in parallel alignment. As far as I know Old Town quarry is the only location in Britain where this form of fluorite occurs. A little calcite and pyrite accompanies the fluorite.

Formula : CaF₂

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 70x45x45mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)