Weardale Fluorite - Volume VIII

Introducing the incredible new book from UK Mining Ventures - Weardale Fluorite - Volume VIII, 2017-2026.

This enhanced 224-page A4-format book is now available to order in hardback (limited numbers) and softback editions.

New to this volume is a chapter detailing Weardale's remarkable mining history, highlighting many of its most famous mineral localities. A more detailed account of Weardale's geological history is also provided, along with its setting within the North Pennine Orefield and the latest accounts of how its mineral wealth was deposited.  A section is also featured detailing the history, geology and mineralogy of the iconic Boltsburn mine, subject of an exciting new project by the Crystal Classics team, set to commence in 2026.

As in previous editions, up-to-date checklists are included for collectors to record pockets now represented in their own collections and highlight specimens still to be added. To the serious mineral collector, and any reader interested in the natural history of County Durham, this book provides a detailed and visually spectacular account of Weardale's ever evolving story.

Weardale Fluorite - Volume VIII, 2017-2026 is priced at 100 USD + shipping (hardback) and 40 USD + shipping (softback), and will also be available during the Tucson 2026 show at the Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery and Sun Gemstones (Mineral City Show).

To order your copy please email enquiries@ukminingventures.com, stating your full name, shipping address, contact telephone number and PayPal email address.