Barite after Alstonite with Sphalerite
specimen number:
2421017
location:
High Raise 2nd Sun Vein, Nentsberry Haggs Mine, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England, UK
description:
Crystals of what were once hexagonal all stibnite to 0.6 cm in length now replaced by barite are scattered over one side of this 7.5 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm matrix. The backside is completely covered with incredibly lustrous black sphalerite crystals. Collected in the early 1990s. Shipping weight: 0.16 pounds.
Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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