Barite after Alstonite with Sphalerite, Quartz - image 1
Barite after Alstonite with Sphalerite, Quartz - image 2
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Barite after Alstonite with Sphalerite, Quartz

Unknown Owner
Numerous white double terminated crystals of what were once alstonite measuring to 0.7 cm in size, these now replaced by barite, are scattered throughout this crystallized quartz breccia matrix with lustrous black crystals of sphalerite. In good condition, this from the early 1990s.

Product details

Species
Quartz, Sphalerite, BariteAbout Quartz →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.5 x 9.0 x 6.5 cm
Added on05/09/2025
Locality
UK, England, Nentsberry Haggs Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2025Unknown Owner$135.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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