Weardale Fluorite Chalice

Description

Heading : Weardale Fluorite Chalice
Date : Modern
Origin : Weardale, County Durham
Colour : Green and lilac, some quartz
Condition : New
Restoration : None
Dimensions : Height 16.7cm
Weight : 236g

Reference : The first example we have seen made from Weardale Fluorite. The mineral comes from the Heights Mine.The mineral is highly prized by collectors the colour intensifies in bright sunshine. We have taken a picture with a UV lamp to accentuate this. We are advised that fluorite brings calmness and clearness of thought, we are unsure if this would remain the case should one choose to use this for drinking!