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Barytocalcite from Hagg's Mine, 2nd Sun Vein, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

 
Barytocalcite from Hagg's Mine, 2nd Sun Vein, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

Barytocalcite from Hagg's Mine, 2nd Sun Vein, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 62543
Mineral:Barytocalcite
Locality:Hagg's Mine, 2nd Sun Vein, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England
Description:Platy white barytocalcite crystals with no matrix attached. The outer surfaces of the barytocalcite crystals are white, possibly caused by an overgrowth of an unidentified mineral, but the inner core visible on the edges is translucent yellow-gray. Collected in May 1992
Overall Size:3.5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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