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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 27593
Mineral:	Barytocalcite
Locality:	Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite)
Description:	Several pockets lined with transparent, water-clear barytocalcite crystals with one cavity with a second white mineral that may be barite. With old pen-and-ink label that has been partially bleached obscuring the complete text, though it is visible. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:	10x7x6 cm
Crystals:	.5-6 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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