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Witherite over Calcite from Fallowfield near Hexam, Northumberland, England (Type Locality for Witherite)

 
Witherite over Calcite from Fallowfield near Hexam, Northumberland, England (Type Locality for Witherite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 8654
Mineral:Witherite over Calcite
Locality:Fallowfield near Hexam, Northumberland, England (Type Locality for Witherite)
Description:Large hemispherical formation of white witherite in complex crystals and fingers over a large calcite crystal visible from the bottom. Ex. Durkos collection #974
Overall Size:12x10x5 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm complex xls
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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