{"product_id":"fluorite-specimen-diana-maria-mine-weardale-uk","title":"Fluorite Specimen - Diana Maria Mine, Weardale UK","description":"\u003ch4\u003eFluorite Specimen — Diana Maria Mine, Weardale UK\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb British Fluorite specimen from the world-renowned \u003cstrong\u003eDiana Maria Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e in Weardale, County Durham. Prized by collectors globally, Weardale Fluorite is celebrated for its exceptional colour and high UV reactivity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePhysical Properties\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluorite\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chemical Formula: CaF₂ | Hardness: 4 (Mohs) | Crystal System: Isometric (Cubic) | Lustre: Vitreous | Transparency: Transparent to translucent | Colour: Purple, blue-green, yellow, and multi-zoned — characteristic of Weardale locality material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeology \u0026amp; Formation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diana Maria Mine sits within the \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Pennine Orefield\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the UK's most important fluorite-bearing geological regions. Fluorite here formed as a hydrothermal mineral, precipitating from hot, mineralising fluids that percolated through fault systems and voids in Carboniferous limestone. The distinctive colour zoning results from variations in trace elements and radiation exposure during crystal growth over hundreds of millions of years. Weardale material is highly sought after and increasingly scarce as mining activity winds down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrystal Properties\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluorite\u003c\/strong\u003e — known as the “Genius Stone,” associated with mental clarity, focus, and organisation. Believed to absorb and neutralise negative energy, making it popular for study spaces and work environments. Each colour carries additional nuance: purple for intuition, green for the heart, yellow for confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Natural mineral specimen \/ display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Diana Maria Mine, Weardale, County Durham, England, UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54672081846605,"sku":"NUTXV","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0120\/7117\/files\/Fluorite_Specimen_Diana_Maria_mine_Weardale_1_NUTXV.jpg?v=1788693844","url":"https:\/\/www.rockandfossilshop.co.uk\/products\/fluorite-specimen-diana-maria-mine-weardale-uk","provider":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}