Fluorite

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Fluorite

Fremington Edge, Reeth, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England

Reference: 993

Whilst Weardale is famous for its purple fluorite, Swaledale fluorite tends to be colourless or yellow so it is unusual to find a purple fluorite from here. This specimen from Fremington Edge has pale lilac cubes to 8mm, the colour being accentuated along the edges of the crystal.

Formula: CaF₂

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 58x55x30mm

Size: Miniature (M)