Sphalerite from Rampgill Mill, Nenthead, Alston Moor, England, UK - image 1
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Sphalerite from Rampgill Mill, Nenthead, Alston Moor, England, UK

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Cubic crystals of what were once fluorite measuring to 1.8 cm on edge, these now replaced by sparkling colorless crystallized quartz and set on matrix with crystallized sphalerite, galena, ankerite, and pyrite. In good condition.

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SpeciesSphaleriteFluoriteQuartzAnkeritePyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on12/07/2025
LocalityUK, England, Rampgill Mill
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Mar 2026
Price paid
$100.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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a spectrum of colors and crystal forms, resinous to adamantine luster, gemmy on matrix; prized by collectors for iconic localities and displays.
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Sphalerite from Rampgill Mill
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Rampgill Mill
A collector's guide to Rampgill Mill, UK: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 70 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.