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Barite from Westmoreland, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Barite from Westmoreland, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Barite from Westmoreland, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Barite from Westmoreland, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 27568
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Westmoreland, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Cluster of bladed barite crystals with chisel-shaped terminations. The barite is white and grades to transparent at the terminations. Some crystals have a partial coating of black siderite. Two crystals are chipped. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:6x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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