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Barite from Westmoreland, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

 
Barite from Westmoreland, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Barite from Westmoreland, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

Barite from Westmoreland, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 27549
Mineral:Barite
Locality:Westmoreland, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England
Description:Large cluster of transparent barite crystals with chisel-shaped terminations. The barite is fully crystallized front and rear with only minor damage on a lower corner. An excellent specimen collected ca. 1890. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:11x10x3 cm
Crystals:4-11 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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