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Dolomite and Quartz on Barite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

 
Dolomite and Quartz on Barite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Dolomite and Quartz on Barite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

Dolomite and Quartz on Barite from Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 24806
Mineral:Dolomite and Quartz on Barite
Locality:Blackdene Mine, Ireshopeburn, Weardale, County Durham, England
Description:Large plate of crystallized, tan-colored barite with surfaces of thin, platy crystals. Overgrown on the barite are white dolomite crystals and glassy, transparent quartz crystals. Clean and undamaged. Ex. Sidebottom collection #47
Overall Size:15x13x4 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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