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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 38124
Mineral:	Barytocalcite on Witherite
Locality:	Alston Moor, West Cumberland Iron Mining District, Cumbria, England (Type Locality for Barytocalcite and Witherite)
Description:	Bladed white barytocalcite crystals up to 2 mm completely coating translucent, colorless witherite crystals up 6 mm. The witherite is exposed on the bottom where a freshly broken face shows the crystals. The barytocalcite fluoresces white under UV.
Overall Size:	7x6x5 cm
Crystals:	1-6 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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