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Barite pseudomorphs after Alstonite from Admiralty Flatts, Hagg's Mine, High Raise, 2nd Sun Vein, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

 
Barite pseudomorphs after Alstonite from Admiralty Flatts, Hagg's Mine, High Raise, 2nd Sun Vein, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

Barite pseudomorphs after Alstonite from Admiralty Flatts, Hagg's Mine, High Raise, 2nd Sun Vein, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 62544
Mineral:Barite pseudomorphs after Alstonite
Locality:Admiralty Flatts, Hagg's Mine, High Raise, 2nd Sun Vein, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England
Description:Many white barite pseudomorphs after dipyramidal alstonite crystals to 6 mm on gray matrix. The alstonite first, then altered to barite, maintaining the original shape of the alstonite crystals. Collected in May 1992 by John Lawson (1942-2024) and Robert Lawson
Overall Size:33x12x8 mm
Crystals:3-6 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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