Parkinsonite, Mendipite, Aragonite (Var: Lead-bearing Aragonite), Calcite (Var: Manganese-bearing Calcite)

Specimen ID: 8XA-LW8

Mineral(s)
Parkinsonite : Pb7MoO9Cl2
Mendipite : Pb3Cl2O2
Aragonite (Var: Lead-bearing Aragonite) : (Ca,Pb)CO3
Locality
Mindat locality:
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Red microcrystals of Parkinsonite on a complex matrix consisting of Mendipite with Lead rich Aragonite balls. This sample dates to the find in the 90's and therefore does not conform to what many regard as typical Parkinsonite specimens such as those found during the 70's. In examples such as this, the Mendipite has been described as 'scruffy' due to its more weathered appearance. The parkinsonite from these samples has been observed in varying colourations ranging from orange/brown, to deep red and in a some rare instances, black. Specimen analysed at the Cardiff Museum. FOV 8mm Photo and Specimen Liam Schofield
Liam Schofield - 13th May 2012

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Pillarbox red microcrystals of Parkinsonite on a complex matrix consisting of Mendipite with Lead rich Aragonite balls. Specimen analysed at the Cardiff Museum. Specimen size 68mm x 44 x 38 Photo and Specimen Liam Schofield
Liam Schofield - 17th May 2012

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pink rings of Manganoan Calcite intergrown with Aragonite, Mendipite and, elsewhere on the specimen, Parkinsonite. Specimen analysed at the Cardiff Museum. Specimen Size 68mm x 44 x 38 Photo and Specimen Liam Schofield
Liam Schofield - 17th May 2012

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Pillarbox red microcrystals of Parkinsonite on a complex matrix consisting of Mendipite with Lead rich Aragonite balls. Specimen analysed at the Cardiff Museum. 68mm x 44 x 38 Photo and Specimen Liam Schofield
Liam Schofield - 17th May 2012
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