Baryte with Dolomite
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A superb specimen of clear to white Baryte crystals from Parkside mine close to Frizington in west Cumbria, England. Overall, the specimen measures 13 x 9 x 4 cm and the large double terminated crystal attaining 7 x 4 x 0.5 cm. The Baryte crystals are surrounded by creamy white saddle-shaped Dolomite crystals, referred to as "pear spar" by the miners at the time due to their satin to pear-like lustre. This fine cabinet specimen is ex. the Department of Mineralogy at the British Museum (Natural History), now named the Natural History Museum (London) and is accompanied with a BM(NH) label together with a highly detailed label from the previous private collector.
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2024 | Unknown Owner | $650.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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