{"product_id":"uv-reactive-calcite-winterberg-mine-germany","title":"UV Reactive Calcite – Winterberg Mine, Germany","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"762\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking fluorescent Calcite specimen from the historic Winterberg Mine in Germany, a locality that is now permanently closed. Under ultraviolet (UV) light, these specimens display a vivid fluorescence, making them highly desirable for collectors of fluorescent minerals and classic European localities. With no new material entering the market from this mine, Winterberg Calcite has become increasingly sought after.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"115o0mf\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eCalcite (CaCO₃) is one of the world's most common rock-forming minerals, crystallising in a wide variety of geological environments including hydrothermal veins, sedimentary rocks and metamorphic deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eThe Winterberg Mine produced attractive calcite specimens that are particularly noted for their strong ultraviolet fluorescence. Since mining operations have ceased, specimens from this locality are finite and increasingly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1h4fgz3\" data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17e3y8d\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eGenuine specimen from the closed Winterberg Mine, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"170b7p8\" data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eStrong UV fluorescence under shortwave and\/or longwave UV (depending on specimen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o7exr6\" data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eClassic European mineral locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t4dlcj\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eExcellent cabinet or fluorescent mineral collection piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rw9tpw\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eIncreasing rarity due to the closure of the mine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1d7mrtu\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jrtmiu\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eNatural Calcite specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w3ki8f\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eOrigin: Winterberg Mine, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t1tvtc\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eUV Reactive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14d1vqx\" data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eClosed mining locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iqsk45\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eIndividually photographed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bvy0ln\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11kwdip\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eWinterberg Mine, Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eA classic European mineral locality that is now permanently closed, making specimens from this source increasingly difficult to obtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"em107h\" data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o2kgo8\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eMineral collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bmpk45\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eFluorescent mineral collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g8gi9s\" data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eClassic locality collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"80bkms\" data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eUV display cabinets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kt03cb\" data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eGeological enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15vdxd6\" data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eEducational collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g5gnqw\" data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003eUnique display specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xl633v\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dr7idq\" data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eColours may vary slightly depending on your monitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188ofxb\" data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eUV fluorescence requires an ultraviolet light source to observe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13erwv2\" data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eAs a natural mineral, small imperfections are part of the specimen's natural formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GeoFossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57343420203381,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1113\/8154\/files\/GeoFossils_Calcite_Winterberg_7.png?v=1783427987","url":"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/products\/uv-reactive-calcite-winterberg-mine-germany","provider":"GeoFossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}