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Barite from Dam Rigg Level, Northside Mines, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, England

 
Barite from Dam Rigg Level, Northside Mines, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, England

Barite from Dam Rigg Level, Northside Mines, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, England

Barite from Dam Rigg Level, Northside Mines, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite from Dam Rigg Level, Northside Mines, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 58359
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Dam Rigg Level, Northside Mines, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, England
Description:Dense cluster of lustrous translucent white barite crystals with steep chisel-shaped terminations. The smaller barite crystals in the cluster are transparent. Ex. W. Keller #6271
Overall Size:3.5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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