Mendipite ( Type Locality)

Churchill, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England
Small Cabinet, 5.4 x 2.8 x 1.9 cm
Start Time: 06/29/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/06/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Type Locality mendipite from the namesake Mendip Hills is EXTREMELY RARE and is seldom on the market. Mendipite is a rare Pb-oxyhalide. This very rich and hefty for the size solid mendipite specimen is composed of pearlescent gray to off-white columnar crystals. Rich lead ore. Mass is 90 grams.

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