Such an interesting piece that really highlights the changing environments within the West Cumbrian Iron Field around Egremont. Layers of hematite and sparkling specularite contrast dramatically against the bright yellow limonite banding and calcite core.
Large central isolated quartz on a sparkling hematite matrix, surrounded by smaller quartz. Small section of red botryoidal hematite alongside specular hematite. Cleator Moor, Copeland, Cumbria, England, UK
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Starting the week off with this fantastic fluorite with chalcopyrite inclusions and scattering of calcites on the surface, some of which are double terminated. Super UV reactive as seen towards the end of the video. Illinois, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, USA.
Fluorite from Larkin's Quarry in Ireland. Vibrant purple cubic crystal with modified edges. There is a clear diamond-shaped window on the front face with striking lime green at certain angles within the diamond and outer edges. Fantastic addition to the collection.
Fascinating green fluorite cube with clay and quartz inclusions. Freshly applied to a new acrylic base to add to my display cabinet. D-Pit, Okorusu Mine, Namibia.
โIce cream coneโ fluorite from the Elmwood Mine in Tennessee, USA. Mainly clear with a hint of purple towards the bottom and hydrocarbon inclusions. Double dissolution Corner with a smaller fluorite on the side. Ex Arvid Eric Pasto collection (no. AEP1189).
Fluorite with complex chamfered edge modifications. Lilac faces with a striking contrast against the darker purple edges. The cubes sit on top of a calcite matrix. Mined over 40 years ago. Josefa-Veneros vein, 75 level, Collada Mine, La Collada mining area, Siero, Asturias, Spain
A Year in Review: 2024 Additions to My Fluorite Collection!๐
I've spent this year refining my fluorite collection, and here's a little video showcasing some of my favorite finds of 2024. From the deep purples to the vibrant greens, each piece completely unique in its own way.
@elonmusk Something thatโs positive to me. A review of additions to my fluorite collection throughout 2024. All natural and obtained from all over the world.