{"title":"British Minerals","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-heading text-lg text-grey-charcoal mb-2 flex items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(211, 215, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMining History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eBritain boasts a remarkable mining heritage spanning over 4,000 years. sites like the Great Orme in Wales is home to ancient bronze age copper mines whilst Scotland is home to lead deposits such as that of the Leadhills and Wanlockhead. even the Romans mining Lead on the isles 2 millennia ago. in the past, Cornwall and Devon were world-renowned for Tin and Copper, while the Northern Pennines yielded exceptional Fluorite, Galena, especially the world-famous Weardale valley where historic mines such as Boltsburn Mine, Rogerley Mine and Frazer's Hush Mine reside. The Caldbecks Fells area of the stunning Lake District National Park is home to a huge variety of mineral species and the Derbyshire Orefield boasts huge Lead, Fluorspar and calcite deposits. It's here where the home of Blue John Fluorite is... the oldest variety of Fluorite that's found nowhere else in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-heading text-lg text-grey-charcoal mb-2 flex items-center gap-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"w-1 h-6 bg-gold-metallic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(211, 215, 17);\"\u003eNotable Minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eFluorite, Galena, Baryte, Calcite, Quartz, Cassiterite, Chalcopyrite, Pyromorphite, Cerussite, Campylite, Polyhalite, Gypsum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-and-specularite-on-hematite-beckermet-mine-england-uk","title":"Smoky Quartz and Specularite on Hematite - Beckermet Mine, England, UK.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unmistakable classic British mineral specimen from the West Cumbrian Iron orefield. Featuring Gem Smoky Quartz crystals on a bed of glossy, black, bladed Specularite crystals on a matrix of 'Kidney ore' Hematite from the historic, closed locality: Beckermet Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, England, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-quality specimen has everything that collectors desire from the Mine of Egremont, with a rich coating of glittering Specularite and sizeable, blocky Quartz crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight = 366.6 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Length = 7.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Width = 4.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Height = 7.1cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58638839939407,"sku":"GM013","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f36bd588-0cea-4521-bce7-6257a417f86a.jpg?v=1788287487"},{"product_id":"untitled-1sept_22-10-18","title":"Baryte and Dolomite - Frizington, Cumbria, England","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing epitomises an old English, classic mineral specimen more than the West Cumbrian Barytes that came from out of Frizington during the mid-to-late 19th \u0026amp; early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen of the aforementioned classic Cumbrian Baryte aandassociated Dolomite hails from the esteemed collection of the revered British mineral collector Richard Braithwaite (no. 69-23) and features sharply terminated, lustrous blocky crystals with a pale blue-yellow colouration that also appears red in areas where Hematite inclusions are concentrated. The Dolomite crystals provide a fair contrast of form, colour \u0026amp; texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen comes with an old label handwritten by Richard as well as a 'Steetley Minerals' label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight = 213.5 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Length = 9.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Width = 6.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Height = 5.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58639928426831,"sku":"GM014","price":599.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9233dd7f-efa4-4dc4-8490-38ee9fc63d67.jpg?v=1788297224"},{"product_id":"smoky-quartz-topaz-mica-and-feldspar-diamond-rocks-county-down-northern-ireland","title":"Smoky Quartz, Topaz, Mica and Feldspar - Diamond Rocks, County Down, Northern Ireland.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare high-quality 'small-cabinet' mineral specimen from Irelands Mourne Mountains that features a conglomeration of Topaz, Smoky Quartz, Muscovite Mica \u0026amp; Orthoclase Feldspar in matrix from the famous 'Diamond Rocks' locality, Mourne Mountains, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond Rocks is named for the small, glittering crystals found here that form in 'miarolitic cavities' inside tertiary-age Granite and this specimen is not one that bucks that trend. Pretty much every crystal on the specimen is perfect, and amongst the scattering of Mica Llaminae crystals \u0026amp; blocky, cream-coloured Orthoclase crystals, lustrous colourless Topaz and dark Brown Smoky Quartz crystals shimmer with a gem transparency. The main feature is a perfect Topaz crystal rising from the central vug, flanked by 2 gem Smoky Quartz crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen comes with an old 'Steetley Minerals' display label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight = 151.6 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Length = 6.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Width = 5.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Height = 4.2cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58652960391503,"sku":"GM018","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/20260803-131350.jpg?v=1788400923"},{"product_id":"fluorite-and-galena-pocket-42-diana-maria-mine-co-durham-england","title":"Fluorite and Galena - Pocket 42, Diana Maria Mine, Co. Durham, England.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite 'small-cabinet' mineral specimen of attractive gem cubic Fluorite crystals with Galena on matrix from the world famous Diana Maria Mine, Frosterley, Co. Durham, England, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailing from 'Pocket 42' of the Sutcliffe Vein, this pleasing specimen featuring perfectly terminated crystals with optical-grade gem clarity. The world-class 'emerald green' crystals take on a stunning blue fluorescence when exposed to natural UV light from the sun. The Fluorites of Weardale are famous across the world from this natural phenomenon, with the word 'fluorescence' originating from this mineral species. Indoors, the crystals lose the blue fluorescence and display their true emerald green colouration.  The fluorescence can also be replicated under both SW and LW artificial light as seen in the pictures provided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst the lustrous gem crystals of Fluorite, several associated Galena are present. As the mines of Weardale were originally working for this lead ore, their presence adds, not just to the aesthetics of the piece, but to the history... an embodiment of this famous, rich mining district of County Durham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen comes with an original 'UK Mining Ventures' display card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight = 101.5 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Length = 6.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Width = 5.1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Height = 3.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58658483798351,"sku":"GM019","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0502f3b4-923e-417a-a4b2-fabb1dad898d.jpg?v=1788446349"},{"product_id":"fluorite-and-galena-pocket-42-diana-maria-mine-co-durham-england-1","title":"Fluorite and Galena - Pocket 42, Diana Maria Mine, Co. 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The fluorescence can also be replicated under both SW and LW artificial light as seen in the pictures provided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst the lustrous gem crystals of Fluorite, an associated Galena crystals is present. As the mines of Weardale were originally working for this lead ore, their presence adds, not just to the aesthetics of the piece, but to the history... an embodiment of this famous, rich mining district of County Durham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen comes with an original 'UK Mining Ventures' display card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight = 70.0grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Length = 5.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Width = 4.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Height = 3.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58742256501071,"sku":"GM020","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/20260903-150558.jpg?v=1789071928"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/collections\/World-Heritage-locator-London-United-Kingdom.webp?v=1768197760","url":"https:\/\/geminiminerals.co.uk\/hi\/collections\/british-minerals.oembed","provider":"Gemini Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}