Barite with Quartz
specimen number:
7992891
location:
Wythburn Mine (Wheal Henry; Helvellyn Mine), St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn, Allerdale, Cumbria, England, UK
description:
Groupings of white sparkling bladed barite crystals measuring to 2.5 cm in size across the top of this glistening crystallized quartz matrix. In good condition. This old locality was last work in the 1800s. Several antique labels come with the specimen as shown at the end of the video. Previously this was part of the collection of Craig Zellers.
Size: 10.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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