Witherite Plate
Collection
John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description
Large plate of crystallized translucent tan-colored Witherite (fluoresces white under ultraviolet illumination) with no matrix attached. The Witherite crystals are in aggregates up to 15 mm long of smaller, parallel crystals. One end has remnants of a wax base. No damage. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5955, originally acquired in 1983.
Locality
Settlingstones Mine, Hexham, Northumberland, England
Dimensions
12 x 8 x 2.5 cm.
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