Alstonite

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Alstonite

Holmes Rise, Brownley Hill mine, Nenthead, Cumbria, England

Reference: 186

A rich specimen of alstonite from the co-type locality. The alstonite, formed amongst platey calcite crystals, shows a pseudo hexhegonal habit with some bi-pyramids which are up to 10m in length. Majority of crystals are perfect just a couple with points missing.

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 50x38x22mm

Size: Miniature (M)