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Witherite

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An EXCEPTIONAL, old-time plate of sugary-luster, triangular, translucent, light tan witherite blades from a classic Arkansas locality, the Pigeon Roost Mine in Montgomery County. This classic material was mined in the 1940s and this piece is essentially pristine. Ex Richard Hauck Collection. 8.0 x 5.7 x 2.3 cm

Product details

SpeciesWitherite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.7 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arkansas

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
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distinctive pseudo-hexagonal twin crystals, white-cream color, UV fluorescence, scarce, prized specimens from Settlingstones, Alston Moor.
Regional guide
Witherite from Arkansas
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