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Witherite (old - classic locale)
- Settlingstones Mine, Fourstones, Northumberland, England
- Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 4.8 x 4.0 cm
- Start Time: 07/01/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/08/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Witherite is a classic English mineral species and this very fine, old-time specimen is from the Settlingstones Mine. A striking, sharp, 2.8 cm, bullet-shaped, orthorhombic witherite crown this rich example lustrous, gray, stepped-growth crystals. Seldom do you see witherite from this locale in such excellent crystal quality. Comes with an old, faded label. specimens like this are seldom seen today and are historic classics. valued $400-500