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It is an excellent specimen, exemplified when examined at about x5 magnification.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780368343375,"sku":"CC10304","price":333.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC10304_e8f5b39c-42d2-480e-b9de-5b91deab65a3.jpg?v=1783967971"},{"product_id":"galena-on-fluorite-2","title":"GALENA on FLUORITE","description":"Two bright, highly reflective, metallic silver crystals of Galena sit  a bed of pale lilac cubic Fluorite crystals on a matrix of massive white, green and lilac Fluorite.  The upper surface of Fluorite is lightly dusted with 1 to 2 mm crystals of brassy Chalcopyrite crystals.  The Galena crystals measure approximately 3.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm and 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm and are composed of stepped sets of multiple growth Galena cubes.  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A good showy Copper from this most famous of Cornish mining districts.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780368572751,"sku":"CC10310","price":629.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC10310.jpg?v=1783967976"},{"product_id":"sphalerite-with-quartz-1","title":"SPHALERITE with QUARTZ","description":"This fine cabinet specimen is typical of specimens that came out of Wheal Jane during its revived period of operation during the 1970’s and 80’s until closure.  A heavy matrix of cryptocrystalline grey and white Quartz containing disseminated Pyrite and Chalcopyrite is richly coated with colourless to grey-white, well-developed and terminated Quartz crystals together with compound crystals of inky-black Sphalerite.  Set against a greenish-grey chloritized crust which covers the matrix, the Quartz crystals are developed to over 2 cm long in diverse orientations. 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Under magnification of between 25x to 30x, these crystals, although still micro, are seen to be the post-box red (bright scarlet) associated with the very rare lead-molybdenum oxy-chloride Parkinsonite.  The species is named for the British collector and dealer, Reginald F.D. Parkinson.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780378272079,"sku":"CC10493","price":518.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC10493_09b667b9-38d6-4a5d-bed2-4429396b09aa.jpg?v=1783968061"},{"product_id":"fluorite-68","title":"FLUORITE","description":"An unusual and stunning specimen of very pale green-grey, almost-colourless Fluorite crystals covering an elongated matrix of a little ironstone mixed with granular fluorite from Heights Mine near Westgate, Weardale, County Durham.  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When viewed under low magnification, the Hematite roses are beautiful.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780403962191,"sku":"CC1071","price":222.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC1071_74bd91a8-a6e9-4ce4-b110-9b04fe35c3a4.jpg?v=1783968201"},{"product_id":"olivenite","title":"OLIVENITE","description":"A rich druse of deep olive green Olivenite micro-crystals invest an elongated and convoluted, 7.5 x 3 cm cavity in a ferruginous Quartz veinstone matrix.  The specimen is from Wheal Unity, a mine that also worked the famous Muttrall Lode along with Wheal Gorland.  The Olivenite has a sparkling satin-like lustre, with further areas of Olivenite on the specimen.  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All the Chalcocite crystals are undamaged and show remarkable perfection in form, displaying beautifully on this very choice large miniature. An older typed label affixed to the back of the specimen records its provenance as \"Redruth, Cornwall, Eng\".  Its form, and associated matrix is very distinctive but has not yet been isolated to a specific mine. Ex Professor Werner Paar collection.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780434436431,"sku":"CC10916","price":2591.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC10916_49858497-01d5-4190-bc7d-180c894b8bf6.jpg?v=1783968301"},{"product_id":"fluorite-with-siderite-and-calcite","title":"FLUORITE with SIDERITE and CALCITE","description":"A superb, museum quality display specimen of Weardale Fluorite from a very limited recent discovery at Boltsburn West mine. 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Sphalerite crystals from St. Agnes are not  frequently encountered, so this will be a welcome addition to many a collection which encompasses the St. Agnes mines.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780437057871,"sku":"CC11027","price":222.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11027_457bd376-64ff-40c3-b82b-d80767a28e08.jpg?v=1783968359"},{"product_id":"aragonite-26","title":"ARAGONITE","description":"A very characteristic miniature specimen of semi-transparent Aragonite forming as two well-developed, steep pyramidal crystals in parallel growth with typical 'Limonitic' inclusions.  From the Frizington mining district in Cumbria, the tallest crystal measures 5.5 cm and displays beautifully leaning at about 30 degrees from the vertical.  The specimen is accompanied with a Fred Meissner (Denver, Colorado) label, a former Professor at the Colorado School of Mines.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780437156175,"sku":"CC11028","price":333.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11028_cc5de8af-c1f2-498a-9b07-c4035a9a1ba8.jpg?v=1783968362"},{"product_id":"galena-6","title":"GALENA","description":"A superb, bright specimen of sharp and beautifully developed cuboctahedral Galena crystals to 1 cm from Blackdene mine by the village of Ireshopeburn in Weardale, County Durham, England.  The Galena crystals have mirror bright smooth faces with an occasional minor frosting of colourless Calcite and Pyrite.  This stunning miniature is from the Slitt Vein within Blackdene mine and was recovered in 1969.  The specimen is accompanied by a Secured Minerals (Lindsay Greenbank) stock label and a David I. 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This is a fine specimen of Tennantite from this famous Cornish mining district.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780437483855,"sku":"CC11038","price":592.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11038_613b87c4-e066-4bda-a9e2-e2d521bec757.jpg?v=1783968370"},{"product_id":"fluorite-71","title":"FLUORITE","description":"This beautiful deep emerald-green Fluorite miniature is a wonderful example from Heights mine at Westgate in Weardale, County Durham.  Although already one of Britain's iconic localities, this mine became even more well known when Peter Bancroft included it in his landmark book, 'Gem and Crystal Treasures' (1984).  Two large gemmy Fluorite crystals, measuring approximately 2 and 2.5 cm on edge, are attached side-by-side and are surrounded with other much smaller crystals, but of the same stunning deep emerald green.  Subtle colour zoning is apparent within the crystals, but in daylight the specimen comes alive with an amazing natural fluorescence of intense indigo, sky-blue and deep purple.  Superb!","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780440924495,"sku":"CC11055","price":3331.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11055_00dd617a-19e4-4066-921c-98287dc0e474.jpg?v=1783968387"},{"product_id":"leadhillite-3","title":"LEADHILLITE","description":"Substantial platy crystals of the rare lead sulphate carbonate Leadhillite are beautifully displayed across this miniature and in a cavity against crystals of Anglesite.  The Leadhillite crystals stand on edge and lay across two cavities with a characteristic pearly lustre and slightly yellow tint, measuring up to a magnificent 1.3 cm across.  Some crystals show a little abrasion on their edges, but this is not unusual for old time specimens of this species.  The Leadhillite crystals have formed on a lining of colourless-white, lustrous Anglesite crystals displaying parallel growth on a crystalline matrix of colourless-creamy and blackish grey Cerussite.  Although very minor, there are at least two tiny patches of crystallised turquoise green Caledonite.  A rare and fabulous specimen for its crystal size, richness and habit from the old Leadhills mining area in Lanarkshire, southern Scotland.  This specimen would not look out of place in any famous natural history museum.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780456194383,"sku":"CC11071","price":4441.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11071_d8419eb0-d6ac-4965-bbbd-4db0bdb2aa04.jpg?v=1783968404"},{"product_id":"fluorite-with-galena-1","title":"FLUORITE with GALENA","description":"This undoubtedly very old cabinet sized display specimen of northern English Fluorite and Galena specimen is in very good condition and has some quite distinctive features. Abundant intergrown interpenetrant twins of deep purple cubic Fluorite crystals typically measuring over 1 cm on edge, but exceptionally to 1.9 cm, with green cores are developed as a thick layer upon a distinctive Limestone matrix impregnated with disseminated brown Sphalerite. Three very unusual partly skeletal bright silvery-grey cubic crystals of Galena to 2 cm across are sat, spaced out, between the Fluorite crystals on the display surface. The Fluorite crystals display remarkably little damage for its age - damage around the periphery off the specimen and a few tiny nicks to crystal edges and the Galena crystals are in fine shape too. The Fluorite is not glassy, but has a slightly matt surface with internal translucency. A small number of the crystals show internal frosting, especially in one small area at one end of the specimen. The Fluorite, as one would expect, displays extremely bright violet fluorescence under longwave UV light and strong daylight fluorescence bringing out a certain vibrancy to the purple colour. Ex Shields \u0026amp; Frances Flynn collection, it is accompanied by a very old and fragile label stating \"Fluorspar \u0026amp; Galena Cumberland E...\". It is most likely from one of the older mines in Weardale, Co. 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The Calcite forms as splendid, double terminated, elongated pseudo-hexagonal prisms; translucent milky white on one side of the specimen and light grey on the opposite side, the latter being what is likely considered the display face.  The longest prism measures 2.1 cm and all Calcite, be it white or grey, has a matt surface coating of frosted Calcite.  These prisms sit between pale lemon tinged creamy, curved Dolomite blades and a surface covered with tiny, gemmy colourless Quartz crystals.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780460683599,"sku":"CC11148","price":278.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11148.jpg?v=1783968440"},{"product_id":"hematite-with-quartz-2","title":"HEMATITE with QUARTZ","description":"A choice plate of magnificent black platy crystals of Specularite, the crystallised variety of Hematite, from the famous Florence mine adjacent to the town of Egremont in West Cumbria.  Florence mine only produced a very limited suite of minerals, but what it lacked in variety, it more than compensated in quality.  The Specularite crystals form thin vertical interlocked plates, jet black with a bright metallic lustre and of up to 1.5 cm wide.  Nestling amongst these are three terminated glassy Quartz crystals with a slightly smoky tinge, covering a matrix of Kidney Ore Hematite.   A stunning large miniature of Specularite and Quartz from Florence mine.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780460781903,"sku":"CC11149","price":407.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11149_bc004e5e-ef84-4f7f-b27c-73a24438c886.jpg?v=1783968442"},{"product_id":"chalcocite-37","title":"CHALCOCITE","description":"A richly adorned large miniature Chalcocite from one of Cornwall’s most mineralogically and historically celebrated mines, Levant, situated on the extreme southwestern rugged cliffs at Pendeen, north of St. Just. The specimen displays several lenticular pseudohexagonal crystals measuring to 0.6 cm, with two or three prismatic Chalcocite crystals. These are further enhanced by a later deposition of Chalcocite crystals which form a drusy coating. The Chalcocite sparkles deep blue with hints of purple red with a metallic lustre. The matrix is also Chalcocite which has mostly replaced Chalcopyrite, with some areas of Quartz.  This specimen is accompanied with an extremely old label, highly faded and thought probably to date from the eighteen century, based on other labels I have seen from this period.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780460978511,"sku":"CC1116","price":333.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC1116_af5bd8a5-6363-46b4-851e-c5c06f85c4d4.jpg?v=1783968447"},{"product_id":"fluorite-with-calcite-and-galena","title":"FLUORITE with CALCITE and GALENA","description":"A classic combination specimen of gemmy light green twined Fluorite crystals measuring to 2 cm with creamy white Calcite crystals and lead grey crystals of Galena.  A 3.0 x 2.5 cm area of Aragonite crystals is seen near one edge of the specimen.  The underside of the specimen has a vein of Fluorite and Galena capped with nail-head Calcite crystals on a brown altered Limestone\/Ironstone matrix.  From Heights mine close to the village of Westgate in Weardale, County Durham, England.  The Galena forms mainly as sharp, well-defined cubes of between 1 and 1.8 cm on edge although some show modifications to the cuboctahedron displaying attractive chamfered corners.  A terrific large cabinet specimens which aptly display the principle mineral association found at the Height's mine.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780461109583,"sku":"CC11163","price":2591.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11163_2e6ad3e7-e693-4dd5-84c8-b3b075cfe80f.jpg?v=1783968449"},{"product_id":"fluorite-with-quartz-10","title":"FLUORITE with QUARTZ","description":"The main entrance to Cambokeels mine lies adjacent to the A689 and is situated about midway between Hights quarry to the north and Eastgate quarry to the south.  The mine needs no introduction for its magnificent Fluorite specimens, yet in this large cabinet specimen the Fluorite plays second fiddle to the encrusting layer of excellent milky Quartz crystals.  Two large underlying elongated cubic Fluorite crystals to about 11 and 8 cm long are almost entirely masked by stubby, lustrous glassy Quartz crystals averaging 1 to 1.5 cm and often double terminated.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780461175119,"sku":"CC11165","price":518.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11165_3452e514-066d-4bce-b02d-887c26b479a5.jpg?v=1783968451"},{"product_id":"fluorite-73","title":"FLUORITE","description":"A great specimen of classic emerald-green Fluorite from the world-famous Heights mine, north of Westgate in the Weardale Valley of County Durham, England.  Naturally etched equant cubic crystals to 1.4 cm cover a light chocolate-brown ironstone matrix with occasional crude, dull lead-grey Galena crystals.  The surfaces of the Fluorite and Galena crystals are all pitted due to natural in-situ etching processes and in daylight the Fluorite fluoresces azure-sapphire-blue around the crystal edges.  A lovely example of Heights mine Fluorite with minor Galena.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780461240655,"sku":"CC11167","price":555.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11167_3795989f-0806-4857-a64f-187b2b188c9f.jpg?v=1783968453"},{"product_id":"fluorite-with-quartz","title":"FLUORITE with QUARTZ","description":"This very fine and showy specimen of Fluorite with partial Quartz overgrowth is one for the connoisseurs of Weardale Fluorite. It is a quite distinctive specimen and comes from one of Weardale's last working Fluorspar (the industrial product of Fluorite rather than mineral specimens) producers at the Groverake mine in Rookhope valley. Connected with Frazer's Hush mine, Groverake mine operated through until the 1990s but unlike Frazer's Hush, mineral specimens from Groverake are few and far between. This lovely larger display specimen features intergrown crystals of Fluorite measuring to 4.5 cm on edge. The crystals of Fluorite are lustrous with a zoned purple colour but it is the rich, and distinctive scattering of colourless gemmy to translucent white crystals of Quartz across the surface of the Fluorite crystals which provides the aesthetic edge. A large number of the Quartz crystals are doubly-terminated with the largest measuring to 0.7 cm in length. This outstanding specimen comes from the collection of Peter Blezard.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780461404495,"sku":"CC1117","price":1665.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC1117.jpg?v=1783968457"},{"product_id":"fluorite-74","title":"FLUORITE","description":"Ladywash mine was operational until 1979 and is situated due north of the delightful village of Eyam.  For those of you not familiar with Derbyshire (which is a large county), Eyam is situated about 10 km north of Bakewell, famed for its annual Rock Exchange in October.  Glassy cubic Fluorite crystals averaging between 1 and 1.5 cm form an elongated mound over an inner nodular matrix of Calcite, black Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite and Fluorite.  These minerals in the matrix can only be seen in the base of the specimen once turned over.  Metallic sulphide inclusions are a prerequisite for Ladywash Fluorite, and this specimen is no exception with finely disseminated shards and flecks of Chalcopyrite and likely Marcasite densely populating the crystals. The Fluorite is colourless, yet tends to adopt a greyish-green cast. The crystals are in very fine condition, with just two corners showing slight chipping. An extremely fine large display specimen of Fluorite from this well-known Derbyshire locality. 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This extremely well-crystallized colourless Fluorite is richly endowed with sharp interpenetrant twinned crystals individually reaching 2 cm on edge and if you look carefully you will see that there are small colourless bipyramidal Quartz crystals scattered upon the surface too. Despite being colourless, in direct sunlight the crystals turn slightly purple and under longwave UV light this specimen explodes into life. Its fluorescence under UV light is extremely attractive, as the crystals do not glow a uniform violet colour, but display internal zoning in a somewhat ethereal way. I have looked really carefully at this one and I cannot see any damage to the main Fluorite crystals, it is pristine. The matrix is ironstone. 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However, the vuggy replacement bodies in the mine yielded superb Fluorite specimens and were popular with mineral collectors during the mid-20th century until nearby quarrying operators decided to blow the adit level up in 1979. This beautiful small cabinet specimen from George Farr's remarkable northern England Fluorite collection features extremely glassy interpenetrant twinned cubic Fluorite crystals, the largest to 1.7 cm on edge, on ironstone matrix. The crystals are transparent, an intense emerald-green colour with strong blue daylight fluorescence, and display superb twinning lines on their surface. Most of the crystals are free from damage. The specimen has a cut base and sides, but this allows it to sit perfectly for display. Minor rounded and tarnished Galena crystals are tucked in between the Fluorite crystals. This is an extremely fine Heights mine piece, probably from collecting during the 1970s when the 'Green Hole' pocket was discovered.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780461699407,"sku":"CC11181","price":3331.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11181_7ac3d597-4a1c-40e8-8626-596c19817096.jpg?v=1783968469"},{"product_id":"fluorite-78","title":"FLUORITE","description":"This small cabinet specimen from Blackdene mine at Ireshopeburn in Weardale is a wonderfully intriguing specimen. The first thing that one notices about this specimen - after its lovely purple colour - is its density, or lack of. This comes as quite a shock when picking it up. The reason for this is the porosity of the matrix which bears a striking resemblance to pumice which we all know is not possible. The clue to what has happened here lies beneath the gemmy purple, twinned Fluorite crystals on the display surface. Here, a velvety snow-white coating can be seen which might be Aragonite, but even this is not certain. What is clear, is that this white coating surrounds rhombic gaps in the matrix, indicating the dissolution of a carbonate. The most likely carbonates, given the dark residual colour, are Siderite or ferroan Dolomite and a couple of tiny fresh Dolomite crystals remain on the surface in one small area. The back of the specimen is partially encrusted with slightly weathered shallow rhombic Calcite crystals reaching 1.9 cm across. Being on the base, and being a relatively soft mineral, one of these larger Calcite crystals is slightly bruised along its edge. The largest Fluorite crystal reaches 1.1 cm on edge but most are in the 4 to 8 mm size range. Most are quite glassy, but the colour is generally paler purple except in the larger crystals where it deepens significantly. Minor chipping is evident to some of the crystals, but there is also the development of nice twinning growth lines on the surface of crystals. Ex George Farr, whose collection of Weardale Fluorites was not only comprehensive, but also extremely high quality. This Blackdene piece is certainly an unusual one, perfect for the Weardale connoisseur.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780461732175,"sku":"CC11182","price":703.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11182_9f677d3c-ebea-4cea-ac36-34a5103d5fb3.jpg?v=1783968471"},{"product_id":"fluorite-279","title":"FLUORITE","description":"Blackdene mine, by the village of Ireshopeburn in the Weardale Valley of County Durham, England, is one of the most famous mines in this area, especially renowned for its magnificent purple Fluorite.   This beautifully coloured small cabinet specimen exhibits many shades of purple, subtly grading to lilac, as intergrown cubic crystals up to almost 2.5 cm on edge.  Some of the crystals also exhibit the much rarer distorted cubic habit whereby one axis is elongated to form a more tabular, rectangular crystal.  A few well-formed silver-grey Galena crystals to about 8 mm are attached around the sides and the Fluorite hides an underlying matrix of dark-grey metasomatic altered mudstone with sparse micro-crystals of Pyrite.  A beautiful lilac and purple Fluorite form the classic Blackdene mine, Weardale.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780461797711,"sku":"CC11183","price":266.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11183_22d7fd62-558a-46f1-9c29-81b9e86c4f95.jpg?v=1783968472"},{"product_id":"fluorite-79","title":"FLUORITE","description":"Of all Weardale's Fluorite localities, specimens from the West Pasture mine, just north of Stanhope, are probably the most easily recognised because of their distinct and beautiful apple-green colour.  Fluorite from this mine is known to fade when exposed to sunlight, so the many specimen kept on open display are now muddy green.  This superb small miniature is certainly not one of these as it is a vibrant light yellowish apple, with a tangy, sour accent.  Lustrous glassy cubic crystals to 2 cm form an intergrown group with an occasional infilling between crystals of micro-drusy colourless to milky Quartz, giving a sucrosic texture in places.  A Weardale classic, but if you are the purchaser, do keep it out of light, say in a drawer, to preserve its pristine condition.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780462256463,"sku":"CC11197","price":370.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11197_e62a5025-d84f-4378-8563-bafe4d342cbf.jpg?v=1783968479"},{"product_id":"linarite-with-cerussite","title":"LINARITE with CERUSSITE","description":"One of the classic minerals associated with Caldbeck Fells is Linarite from Red Gill mine. This fine specimen has a creamy, iron-stained Quartz matrix with pastel-green Malachite and a top surface covered with shallow vugs. 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A nice example from this famous mine in the North of England.  ","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780462420303,"sku":"CC11215","price":370.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC11215_51367ba2-66c9-4b44-8051-535f57c2b18f.jpg?v=1783968486"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/collections\/britishcollection.jpg?v=1779782045","url":"https:\/\/crystalclassics.co.uk\/collections\/british.oembed?page=12","provider":"Crystal Classics UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}