Aragonite (v. tarnowitzite)

TSNB392
Specimen
Exhibit 1. Aragonite (v. tarnowitzite); 75 mm.
Exhibit 1. Aragonite (v. tarnowitzite); 75 mm.
Image Credit: Jeff Scovil

Specimen Title

Aragonite (v. tarnowitzite)

Principal Mineral

Aragonite

Size

Cabinet; 75mm

Location in the Mine

Undetermined

Collection

Private Collection

Entry Number

Specimen; TSNB392

Associated Minerals

(not assigned)

Description

A stellate cluster of pseudo-hexagonal trillings of aragonite. The specimen has not been analysed, but the colour and habit are typical of the Pb-bearing variety known as tarnowitzite.