Barytocalcite

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Barytocalcite

Blaigill mine, Alston, Cumbria, England

Reference: 416

Matrixless barytocalcite specimen with crystals up to 12mm, quite large for this rare carbonate. The crystals are off- white to grey in colour of a matt lustre and show clearly the monoclinic form of barytocalcite. Significant surface pseudomorphing by barite. Found at Howgill Sike in material moved from Blaigill mine.

Formula: BaCa(CO₃)₂

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 50x50x35mm

Size: Miniature (M)