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Barite pseudomorphs after Alstonite on Sphalerite from Nentsberry Haggs Mine, High Raise 2nd Sun Vein, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

 
Barite pseudomorphs after Alstonite on Sphalerite from Nentsberry Haggs Mine, High Raise 2nd Sun Vein, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

Barite pseudomorphs after Alstonite on Sphalerite from Nentsberry Haggs Mine, High Raise 2nd Sun Vein, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 32597
Mineral:Barite pseudomorphs after Alstonite on Sphalerite
Locality:Nentsberry Haggs Mine, High Raise 2nd Sun Vein, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England
Description:Sparkling crystals of black sphalerite up to 2 mm intergrown with gray galena crystals up to 3 mm. Scattered throughout are bright white barite pseudomorphs after alstonite crystals up to 5 mm.
Overall Size:10x6x3 cm
Crystals:.5-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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