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Blue John

A variety of Fluorite

A banded white/purple variety of fluorite applied by locals in England.
Originally described from Castleton, Derbyshire, England, UK.

Classification of Blue John

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Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Blue John

Reference List:Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 29.

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    Localities for Blue John

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    UK
     
    • England
      • Derbyshire
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    [www.thamesvalleyminerals.com]
    Fluorite: The Collector's Choice. Extra Lapis English No. 9
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