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Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Northumberland, England

 
Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Northumberland, England

Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Northumberland, England

Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Northumberland, England

Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Northumberland, England

Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Northumberland, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Northumberland, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 58539
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Settlingstones Mine, Northumberland, England
Description:Large cluster of translucent white barite crystals covering two faces of calcite-limestone. The barite crystals are tabular rhombohedral form, with waxy luster, and fluoresce bright white under SW UV illumination. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) #155
Overall Size:9.5x7x7 cm
Crystals:4-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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