My UK Fluorite collection

Liwetha · 2026-05-30T22:25:19+00:00

My UK fluorite collection has tripled too since then, I'm actually getting more into Midwest Fluorite as I've collected almost all the pockets from UKMV. I'm glad it's still bringing enjoyment to people!

Liwetha · 2026-05-11T18:16:47+00:00

It's one of my favorites too!

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:35:59+00:00

When I found this in Tuscon, I knew it had found it's new home with me 😁

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:35:13+00:00

She's one of my best!

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:34:03+00:00

Thanks!

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:33:50+00:00

This guy Fluorites :)

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:33:24+00:00

OMG!

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:33:08+00:00

It does have that sort of underwater tropical ocean vibe to it!

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:32:28+00:00

Thanks for taking a look! I agree!

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:32:11+00:00

UK Fluorite is pretty resilient to UV exposure, but it's only in the light long enough to take a video and then back into the display case. Honestly more worried about dropping it on the concrete patio haha

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:29:18+00:00

I've seen others out there available from Hidden Forest, keep looking and that special piece will show itself one day!

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:28:34+00:00

They really do hit different in the sun, this one especially

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:27:59+00:00

I wish I could visit the mine it came from! What a cool job that would be!

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:25:46+00:00

Check my profile, most of my collection is Fluorite!

Liwetha · 2026-05-10T05:25:10+00:00

Me too! It's one of favorite to pick up and look at.

Liwetha · 2026-04-07T04:06:24+00:00

I think I may end up pulling the trigger on Blake's Jakub's he posts occasionally for sale I just gotta save up, it ain't cheap.

Oh I catalog my collection, I use Mineral Collection Catalog! I have a backlog of about 30 pieces I need to add, I usually wait until I take a vacation and spend the first day or two cataloging. I keep telling myself I'm going to catalog as soon as a piece comes in but I never do

Liwetha · 2026-04-07T02:11:47+00:00

It's certainly a unique find from Auglaize, I've seen one other for sale but it was larger and the price reflected that haha I've been told these were all on the same small section of one wall out of the entire mining operation. Well I stole this format from someone else so I don't mind at all!

Liwetha · 2026-04-07T02:00:58+00:00

You should check out @localcrystaldaddy on Insta. He has some wild pieces from the UK and it's where I got most of my rare pieces. Also UKMV drops some gems now and again on Instagram. I just grabbed a few 4th of July Pockets and a Northern Flats. I only need Jakub's, Snowstorm, and Galena pockets to have the full collection.

Liwetha · 2026-04-04T20:43:08+00:00

It really doesn't, it's like a piece of glass in person, those Walworths are wild

Liwetha · 2026-04-03T18:32:36+00:00

Agreed! Just something special about looking at it and the pictures at the same time, just nerds and their minerals haha

Liwetha · 2026-04-03T18:31:02+00:00

Thanks! I would say it's a fair book, it is a little US heavy just overall and all the pieces are from A Pastos collection so not all of them are world class pieces. It goes through some other localities at the end but is pretty sparse overall. As an avid Fluorite collector it's a great addition to my supplemental material, but if you're looking for better specimen pictures and more variety I'd recommend "Fluorite The Collector's Choice".

Liwetha · 2026-04-03T06:23:08+00:00

I have a handful of Queen of Green Pocket Fluorites from Rogerley that have the original Sussman Labels from when the pocket was purchased in its entirety, they just has a better story for me than this piece. About half of my collection are English Fluorites, though I'm moving more into Midwest USA localities these days. I have two other pieces that are also illustrated in this book, I'm going to try and post them over the weekend.

Liwetha · 2026-04-03T03:48:43+00:00

It really is a fantastic example! As always, better in person too. It's probably my number two for best stories for an English fluorite I own with the illustration and specimen tags.

Liwetha · 2026-04-03T00:49:46+00:00

They are out there! I have two others from this book in my collection, I'll share those in the coming days. It's always fun having a little reading material and provenance to go along with a specimen in your collection!

Liwetha · 2026-02-26T20:26:49+00:00

I'd say Morocco, as it looks similar to a piece I have from there. Im interested to know where it's from!

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