Mineral Species: Fluorite
Chemical Formula: CaF2
Chemical Name: Calcium Fluoride
Mineral Class: Halide
Mineral Notes: Fluorite is found in a wide range of geologic environments, ranging from inclusions in granite to replacement deposits in limestones. It is one of the most commonly collected minerals because of the beauty of its specimens.
Description: An interesting cluster comprising a large, deep-green cube, twinned with three smaller crystals emerging from the main face. The large crystal has a very sharp termination and good edges. There is considerable transparency allowing the interior to appear quite gemmy. One of the faces shows step-like growth zones. A very good specimen from a very rare location.
Location: Heights Mine, Weardale, Co. Durham, England.