British Fluorite Greenlaws Mine Weardale County Durham England Mineral Specimen

Description

British Fluorite Mineral Specimen

This British fluorite specimen is identified with Greenlaws Mine in Weardale, County Durham, England. It represents a notable mineral locality from the United Kingdom and is suited to collectors of British minerals, locality specimens and geological treasures. The specimen is supplied as a mineral crystal specimen for study, display or thoughtful gifting.

Mineral and Geological Context

Fluorite is the mineral form of calcium fluoride and is recognised for its attractive crystal forms, translucent appearance and wide range of possible colours. In mineral collections, fluorite is commonly appreciated for its clear geometric structure and its place within the halide mineral classification. Individual specimens can show different crystal habits, surface textures and degrees of transparency depending on the conditions in which they formed.

Weardale, in County Durham, is one of England’s best-known historic fluorite districts. The area has an important place in British mineral collecting, with specimens from its mines valued for their locality interest and geological connection. Greenlaws Mine provides the specific locality identification for this piece, making it a distinctive addition to a collection focused on English, British or UK minerals.

Collecting and Display

This mineral specimen can be displayed in a cabinet, on a shelf, within a dedicated geological collection or alongside other locality-labelled minerals. Its documented mine and regional identity make it suitable for collectors who enjoy recording where specimens originate. It can also serve as an accessible introduction to mineral classification, crystal forms and the mining history of County Durham.

Fluorite specimens are popular with mineral enthusiasts because they combine scientific interest with natural visual character. The specimen may be examined from different angles to appreciate its surfaces and overall form. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please use the photographs as the best guide to the specimen’s appearance, proportions and presentation.

Certificate and Authenticity

This Crystal is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The certificate wording accompanies the specimen as a general authenticity card. The Greenlaws Mine, Weardale, County Durham, England locality identification gives this piece clear collecting relevance for anyone building a British mineral or regional geology display.

Photograph and Presentation

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Because this is the specific specimen pictured, the photographs provide the most direct reference for its visible character, shape and scale. Mineral specimens are natural geological objects, so surfaces and forms are appreciated as part of their individual character. Handle and display it thoughtfully as a collectible mineral, and keep it with its certificate and locality information for future reference.

Suitable for mineral collectors, geology students, British locality enthusiasts, educational displays and gift-giving, this Greenlaws Mine fluorite offers a clearly identified connection to Weardale and the mineral heritage of County Durham, England.