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Witherite

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A classic specimen of Witherite from the 2nd Sun Vein in Nentsberry Haggs mine, Cumbria. Large pseudohexagonal crystals (to about 3 cm across) form a stepped dome, much like a miniature Giant's Causeway with its Basalt columns. The parallel growths of hexagonal Witherite crystals display naturally etched incised hopper-like terminations, showing a thin replacement coating of Baryte. The definition of the crystals is excellent compared with many specimens where the natural etching has gone too far. The underside of the specimen has associated dark brown Sphalerite. A very characteristic specimen from replacement Flats associated with the 2nd Sun Vein.

Product details

Species
WitheriteAbout Witherite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 8.5 x 4.0 cm
Listed on10/24/2024
Locality
UK, England, Nentsberry Haggs MineRegional guide →
SKUCC5422

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Mineral guide
Learn about Witherite
distinctive pseudo-hexagonal twin crystals, white-cream color, UV fluorescence, scarce, prized specimens from Settlingstones, Alston Moor.
Witherite
Regional guide
Witherite from Nentsberry Haggs Mine, Alston Moor, England
Nentsberry Haggs is one of the great English names for collectible witherite, not because it produced the prettiest single color in the species, but because it produced the most mineralogically expressive specimens: heavy, white to cream and pale honey barium carbonate, commonly in pseudohexagonal compound crystals, radiating masses, and partly altered crusted forms that tell the story of a deposit in motion. A good Nentsberry Haggs witherite rarely looks “simple.” It may carry a powdery white baryte-calcite skin, sit on etched or corroded baryte, show sphalerite or galena on the reverse, or display the stout pseudohexagonal forms that make Pennine witherite immediately recognizable.