BARITE AND GALENA (SECTION THROUGH A LEAD VEIN) - Derbyshire
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Section through a lead vein
Dirtlow Rake, near Castleton, Derbyshire
This interesting specimen is a cross section through a mineral vein, showing alternate layers of the minerals barite and galena (lead ore).
It has been cut and partially polished on one side.
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Size: 8 x 4.5 x 3 centimetres
Weight: 415 grams