AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from England > Barytocalcite

Search

 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - 
Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Barytocalcite from Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite)

 
Barytocalcite from Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite)

Barytocalcite from Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 27594
Mineral:Barytocalcite
Locality:Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite)
Description:Heavy cluster of colorless barytocalcite crystals. The crystals are heavily intergrown with each other with few freestanding, terminated crystals. Most crystals have naturally crystallized intersection surfaces, though a few crystals are terminated. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;