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Rogerley Fluorite, with Galena

Contributed by: Mark Cole
Date: Mar 11th, 2026
Locality: Rogerley Quarry, Stanhope, County Durham, England, UK (See on Mindat)
Size: 3 x 2.5 x 4 inches
Weight: 14.1 oz

Description:
Beautiful plate of one of the most fluorescent (and famous) fluorites, from England. These pieces set the bar for other fluorite specimens - some of the nicest around.

Originally posted by Mark Cole on Nature's Rainbows.

Fluorescence under longwave UV light.
Fluorescence under longwave UV light.
Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Normal light.
Normal light.
Normal light. Closeup
Normal light. Closeup

Summary of luminescence responses:

Fluorite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

  • Fluorescence under Longwave (365nm LED) UV light: Blue
  • Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Blue

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