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Witherite (old - classic locale) viewBack to WEEKLY MIXED MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - HUGE SET, Ends July 8

Settlingstones Mine, Fourstones, Northumberland, England
  • Starting Time:7/1/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:7/8/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:7.0 x 4.8 x 4.0 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:Witherite is a classic English mineral species and this very fine, old-time specimen is from the Settlingstones Mine. A striking, sharp, 2.8 cm, bullet-shaped, orthorhombic witherite crown this rich example lustrous, gray, stepped-growth crystals. Seldom do you see witherite from this locale in such excellent crystal quality. Comes with an old, faded label. specimens like this are seldom seen today and are historic classics. valued $400-500