{"product_id":"weardale-fluorite-volume-viii-2017-2026-softback","title":"WEARDALE FLUORITE – VOLUME VIII, 2017–2026 (Softback)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA visit to any of the world’s great natural history museums or privately owned mineral collections will amaze you with remarkable specimens of Fluorite from the lead mines and limestone quarries of County Durham in north-east England. Ever since the early 19th century, magnificent Fluorite specimens have been sporadically produced, most notably those with transparent, gem-quality, purple, yellow or emerald-green crystals, in various habits of the cubic form, most often as penetration twins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2017, UK Mining Ventures (UKMV), under the proud ownership of Ian and Diana Bruce, has worked three mines in the Weardale valley for specimen-grade Fluorite; namely Rogerley, Diana Maria and Lady Annabella. Each of these specimen recovery operations have unearthed a plethora of remarkable and often unique specimens, without question some of the finest examples ever found in this region of Weardale. During this period, 61 mineralised pockets have been discovered, from which specimens once again adorn the best collections around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, now even more enhanced in A4 format, beautifully captures the specimens and narrative behind every one of these finds. New to this edition 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 the 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Product image is a representation only. Actual cover design and condition may vary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46596021780655,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/8516\/2671\/files\/weardale_fluorite_book.jpg?v=1772187705","url":"https:\/\/crystalclassics.com\/products\/weardale-fluorite-volume-viii-2017-2026-softback","provider":"Crystal Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}