Witherite with Baryte

Nentsberry Haggs Mine, Alston Moor District, Cumbria, England, UK
Miniature, 5.2 x 5.0 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 12/20/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/29/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Excellent cluster of scalenohedral Witherite crystals from the famous Alston Moor District in Cumbria, England. The largest Witherite is actually doubly-terminated, and is an impressive 5 cm tip to tip. The Witherites have the classic alteration coating of Baryte, which adds a good deal of visual and mineralogical interest. valued $500 as a rare old classic

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