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Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Fourstones, northwest of Hexham, Northumberland, England

 
Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Fourstones, northwest of Hexham, Northumberland, England

Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Fourstones, northwest of Hexham, Northumberland, England

Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Fourstones, northwest of Hexham, Northumberland, England

Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Fourstones, northwest of Hexham, Northumberland, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite from Settlingstones Mine, Fourstones, northwest of Hexham, Northumberland, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 64417
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Settlingstones Mine, Fourstones, northwest of Hexham, Northumberland, England
Description:Large cluster of translucent white barite crystals that fluoresce white under SW UV illumination. The barite crystals are tabular rhombohedral form, often called spear-head habit. Ex. Morse collection
Overall Size:10x8x5.5 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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