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Barytocalcite from Blagilll Mine, Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite)

 
Barytocalcite from Blagilll Mine, Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite)

Barytocalcite from Blagilll Mine, Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barytocalcite from Blagilll Mine, Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 25035
Mineral:Barytocalcite
Locality:Blagilll Mine, Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite)
Description:V-shaped formation that crystallized in a vein, lined with white crystals of barytocalcite. The shape of the cluster protected the crystals from any damage. Fluoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:13x5x4 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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