Barytocalcite in Witherite

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Nentsberry Haggs Mine, Nenthead, Alston Moor, Cumbria, England

Reference: 1901

Elongated cavity in a semi crystalline witherite matrix hosting sprays of well formed straw coloured barytocalcite crystals some with a little surface alteration to barite. Fine specimen of this rare double carbonate from the Admiralty flats area of the mine.

Formulas: Barytocalcite BaCa(CO₃)₂, Witherite BaCO₃

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 67x55x42mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)