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Cerussite from Old Gang Mines, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England

 
Cerussite from Old Gang Mines, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England

Cerussite from Old Gang Mines, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 58402
Mineral:Cerussite
Locality:Old Gang Mines, Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England
Description:Elongated bladed colorless cerussite crystals with striated prism faces. When viewed down the C-axis it is apparent the cerussite crystals are repeatedly twinned at 60° angles forming star-shaped cross-sections. Ex. W. Keller #519; ex. P. Freeman (UK)
Overall Size:16x15x12 mm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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