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Barite with Dolomite and Hematite from Egremont District, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Barite with Dolomite and Hematite from Egremont District, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Barite with Dolomite and Hematite from Egremont District, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Barite with Dolomite and Hematite from Egremont District, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Barite with Dolomite and Hematite from Egremont District, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 58351
Mineral:Barite with Dolomite and Hematite
Locality:Egremont District, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Exceptionally large translucent blue barite crystals to 190 mm (!) with translucent rhombohedral pale-brown dolomite crystals to 4 mm with scattered bladed specular hematite crystals to 2 mm. The barite crystal group is doubly-terminated. Ex. W. Keller #6228; ex. Harvard auction; ex. Keith Williams; ex. Silsby collection #224-68
Overall Size:21x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-190 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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