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Witherite from (Hexham?), Northumberland, England

 
Witherite from (Hexham?), Northumberland, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Witherite from (Hexham?), Northumberland, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 19417
Mineral:Witherite
Locality:(Hexham?), Northumberland, England
Description:Large specimen of solid witherite with old label from John Albanese. The witherite is translucent, yellowish and fluoresces blue-white under UV illumination. From old collection ca. 1890
Overall Size:7x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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