Witherite

  
Witherite showing white fluorescence under SW-UV light
Origin: Rosiclare District, Hardin Co., Illinois, U.S.A.
Ex. Gary Hansen collection
Sample size: 4.9 x 4.6 x 3.8 cm
 
Origin: Alston Moor, Cumbria, England
Ex. Marilyn Dodge collection
Sample size: 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm
 
Origin: Northumberland, England
Ex. S. Nasser collection
Sample size: 2.4 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

  
  
 
  
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
  
  
Origin: Minerva No. 1 Mine, Cave-in-Rock, Cave-in-Rock Sub-District, Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District, Hardin Co., Illinois, U.S.A.
Ex. Gene Tribbey collection
Sample size: 5.2 x 5.8 x 5.2 cm (top/2nd row), 4.3 x 3.4 x 5.9 cm (3rd/4th row), 3.8 x 2.5 x 5 cm (5th/6th row), 2.9 x 2.5 x 5.2 cm (7th/8th row), 6 x 5.3 x 5 cm (9th/bottom row)
 
  
  
Origin: Settlingstones Mine, Fourstones, Tyne Valley, Northumberland, England, UK
Ex. Gene Tribbey collection
Sample size: miniature, average crystal size 5-8 mm
 
  
  
Witherite on a matrix of fluorite and barite
  
Ex. Gene Tribbey collection
Origin: Minerva No. 1 Mine, Hardin Co., Illinois, U.S.A.
Sample size: 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.8 cm (top/2nd row), 6.8 x 4.9 x 2.7 cm (bottom)
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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