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Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton, Derbyshire

Mineral locality Inferred from historyProhibited, look only
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What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

Crystals and mineralsCrystals and minerals

Also reported: galena.

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).

Why this spot

Rockhounding locality: Blue John fluorite

One of the only sources of Blue John fluorite, extensively documented; small pieces sold on site.

Before you go

Hazards noted for this site.

Cave environment, guided access only

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