Witherite
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A superb, elegantly tapered crystal of witherite the likes of which you seldom see in terms of form and perfection. It is 3-dimensional, equant and complete all around. It has just a minor contact point on the back, at the "pinch." Otherwise, it is a floater. The crystal is translucent: a quality that is seldom seen in the species for crystals of this size. This very old witherite specimen, from the 1940s or earlier, comes from the very early days of mining at the Minerva Mine. It was sold to Colorado collector E.M. Gunnell in 1951 and his label remains with the piece.
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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 2.9 x 2.0 cm
Locality
Added on10/23/2024
Known provenance
Date08/2024
CollectorUnknown Owner
Acquisition priceNot disclosed
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Mineral guideLearn about Witheritedistinctive pseudo-hexagonal twin crystals, white-cream color, UV fluorescence, scarce, prized specimens from Settlingstones, Alston Moor.
Regional guideWitherite from Minerva No. 1 MineSign in to contribute
OriginMinerva No. 1 MineAbout specimens from Minerva No. 1 Mine
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