Barytocalcite

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Barytocalcite

Admiralty flats, Nentsberry Haggs Mine, Nenthead, Cumbria, England

Reference: 656

Classic colour and habit of the rare carbonate, barytocalcite. The straw coloured crystals form 2D sprays in a matrix of witherite and clearly show their monoclinic habit. A little edge contact to some of the sprays but others are perfect.. Ex. my collection

Formula: BaCa(CO₃)₂

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 45x37x30mm

Size: Miniature (M)