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Photograph of a group of fluorites from the National Gem Collection showing a range of colors

Photograph of a group of fluorites from the National Gem Collection showing a range of colors

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Taxon:: Fluorite - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified:: 4 Aug 2025
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002MOJ
USNM Number:: NMNH G8098-00

Color:: Light Violet
Cut:: Rectangular Step
Weight:: 118.74 ct

Place:: Weardale, Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/339cfa322-d921-4c7c-be90-7e0674620219

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