Witherite, Northumberland, England, Cabinet-Sized SpecimenApprox. Dimensions: 3. 5 in x 2. 1 in x 1. 5 in Approx. Weight: 390 grams

Multiple small crystals of Apophyllite cover one side of this specimen with prismatic crystals of Harmotome protruding outward from the center

This interesting piece comes to us from the Ballroom Floor of Smallcleugh Mine in Cumbria

Tiny crystals inter-grown on a small base

Mostly clear in color with hints of smoky gray

the specimen displays the beginnings of dendrites and is thoroughly scaled

The translucent Calcite is colorless with subtle streaks of yellowish brown

A single cubic crystal of purple Fluorite with a crust of Calcite over three faces

Beautiful colorless crystals of Calcite are bundled atop a brown crust in this conchoidal specimen

this one white with a few touches of purple

A wiry specimen of Native Copper with small pockets of tarnish

The soft look of the velvety Malachite has a slight sheen which sparkles in the light

Crystal appearance is uneven and somewhat flattened