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Smithsonite from Roughton Gill, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England

 
Smithsonite from Roughton Gill, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England

Smithsonite from Roughton Gill, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England

Smithsonite from Roughton Gill, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England

Smithsonite from Roughton Gill, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England

Smithsonite from Roughton Gill, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 52546
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Roughton Gill, Caldbeck Fells, Cumberland, England
Description:Translucent gray smithsonite crystals in hemispherical formations to 6 mm diameter lining convoluted cavities in brown matrix. The smithsonite crystals exhibit concentric growth layers 0.5 mm thick. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R166, ex. Vassar College collection in 1938
Overall Size:8x5.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:0.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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