Barite pseudomorph after Alstonite

Barite pseudomorph after Alstonite

Second Sun vein, Nentsberry Haggs Mine, Nenthead, Cumbria, England

3020

A fine specimen from the 1991 find of Alstonite crystals replaced by Barite. The matt white barite has faithfully retained the original pseudo-hexagonal habit of the alstonite in crystals up to 8mm, some double-terminated.   

Formulas: Alstonite BaCa(CO3)2 ; Barite BaSO4

£72.00

Status: Available

Dimensions: 42x37x22mm

Size: Miniature (M)

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