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Sphalerite on Quartz with Barite pseudomorphs after Alstonite from Haggs Mine, 2nd Sun Vein, Alston Moor District, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:	No. 58392
Mineral:	Sphalerite on Quartz with Barite pseudomorphs after Alstonite
Locality:	Haggs Mine, 2nd Sun Vein, Alston Moor District, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:	Lustrous translucent brown-black sphalerite crystals to 5 mm on lustrous transparent gray quartz crystals to 1 mm with white barite pseudomorphs after alstonite crystals to 6 mm. Ex. W. Keller #6163; ex. D. Leavitt collection, originally acquired from Moorland Minerals
Overall Size:	8x7x4 cm
Crystals:	0.5-6.0 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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