Fluorite from Lady Annabella Mine, Weardale, County Durham, England

A beautiful Fluorite from Lady Annabella Mine, Weardale, County Durham England

Colours pop in the sunlight , photos show how the crystal looks both outside and inside 

Dimensions: 

4.5cm (1.7”) x 4.5cm (1.7”)

Weight: 114 grams 

The cause of the beautiful green colour is unknown, it may be related to associated radioactive or rare-earth species, samples where tested and yielded surprising results; isotopes in the rare-earth element lanthanide series; lanthanum, ytterbium, cerium, neodymium, samarium, europium, gadolinium and holmium were detected although amounts were not determined. (Mindat.org)

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