Barite
specimen number:
4571989
location:
Cumbria, England, UK
description:
Lustrous white bladed crystals of barite across the top of this matrix. In good condition. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light. This came to us labeled as coming from Cumbria, it is likely that this is from the Wetgrooves mine, North Yorkshire.
Size: 3.0 x 2.7 x 1.8 cm (thumbnail)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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