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Willemite and Zincite (secondary) from Tindale Fell Spelter Works, Tindale Fell, Cumbria, England

 
Willemite and Zincite (secondary) from Tindale Fell Spelter Works, Tindale Fell, Cumbria, England

Willemite and Zincite (secondary) from Tindale Fell Spelter Works, Tindale Fell, Cumbria, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Willemite and Zincite (secondary) from Tindale Fell Spelter Works, Tindale Fell, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 57574
Mineral:Willemite and Zincite (secondary)
Locality:Tindale Fell Spelter Works, Tindale Fell, Cumbria, England
Description:Secondary (post-mining) formation of willemite and zincite that formed on the old mine dumps that ceased operations ca. 1860. The specimen fluoresces white and green under SW UV illumination.
Overall Size:10x8x5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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