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Witherite from Alston Moor, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Witherite)

 
Witherite from Alston Moor, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Witherite)

Witherite from Alston Moor, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Witherite)

Witherite from Alston Moor, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Witherite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Witherite from Alston Moor, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Witherite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 28935
Mineral:Witherite
Locality:Alston Moor, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Witherite)
Description:Crystal aggregate of yellowish witherite crystals. The surface is covered with 3-5 mm lustrous crystal faces. Fluoresces white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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