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Barite, Dolomite, Hematite

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Barite with dolomite and hematite, 16 cm, from the Pallaflat mine, West Cumberland Iron Field, Cumbria, England. Acquired from Rob Lavinsky in January 2008, ex collections of the Bally-Prior Museum, Eric Asselborn and Wayne Thompson. Illustrated in the Mineralogical Record’s “Ikons” supplement (2007), as well as Mineralogical Record September–October 2006, November–December of 2006, January–February 2008.

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SpeciesBarite, Dolomite, Hematite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUK, England, Pallaflat Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 267
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Steve Smale

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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Wayne ThomsonNot disclosed
—Eric AsselbornNot disclosed
—Bally-Prior MuseumNot disclosed

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Barite
Mineral guide
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dense barium sulfate prized for blue blades and honey clusters; top localities include Elk Creek, Meikle, Spain, Morocco; quality factors and care.
Barite
Regional guide
Barite from Pallaflat Mine
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Locality guide
Pallaflat Mine
Pallaflat Mine, UK - West Cumberland hematite locality known for glassy calcite crystals and rare barite, with butterfly twins, prized by collectors.