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Aragonite from Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Aragonite from Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Aragonite from Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 20184
Mineral:Aragonite
Locality:Frizington, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Elongated, tapering crystals of colorless aragonite up to 20 mm long in scattered sprays on quartz-coated matrix. Classic specimen with few imperfections. With label from the Schortmann's sale November, 1947. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:9x5x5 cm
Crystals:10-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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