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Witherite from Haggs Mine, Nentsberry, Nenthead, Weardale, Cumbria, England

 
Witherite from Haggs Mine, Nentsberry, Nenthead, Weardale, Cumbria, England

Witherite from Haggs Mine, Nentsberry, Nenthead, Weardale, Cumbria, England

Witherite from Haggs Mine, Nentsberry, Nenthead, Weardale, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 37516
Mineral:Witherite
Locality:Haggs Mine, Nentsberry, Nenthead, Weardale, Cumbria, England
Description:Tapered hexagonal crystals of colorless witherite with white, powdery surface coating on all exterior surfaces. The witherite fluoresces bright blue-white under UV illumination. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #7402, acquired in 1989
Overall Size:7x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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