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Barite on Hematite from Bigrigg Mine, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

 
Barite on Hematite from Bigrigg Mine, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 25184
Mineral:Barite on Hematite
Locality:Bigrigg Mine, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England
Description:Yellow barite crystals up to 6 cm overgrown on botryoidal brown hematite (kidney ore). The barite has brown hematite inclusions in areas. Minor damage in areas. Classic specimen dating to the 1920s. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:9x7x5 cm.
Crystals:1-60 mm.
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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